Produce Assistant Manager: Freshness, Merchandising & Leadership

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Needham Heights, MA is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the produce department's operations, inventory accuracy, and adherence to standards. You will supervise staff, ensure product freshness, and assist in merchandising and receiving processes to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and communication in a fast-paced environment, with benefits typical of a full-time retail operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in produce, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to manage stock rotation and product freshness.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the produce department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory through stock control and rotation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and display in line with safety standards.
• Monitor quality and freshness, removing unsellable items timely.
• Supervise staff to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Assist with merchandising, signage, and displays for an organized department.
• Assist with receiving by verifying quality and accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with policies.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Inventory management

Quality control

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Needham Heights, MA is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the produce department's operations, inventory accuracy, and adherence to standards. You will supervise staff, ensure product freshness, and assist in merchandising and receiving processes to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and communication in a fast-paced environment, with benefits typical of a full-time retail operation.