Produce Department Head

Kimberton Whole Foods; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Medical Coverage

Vision Plan

Dental Plan

Store-Wide Discount 25%

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare

Flexible Spending Account - Dependent

401K with matching 3% after one year

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton, PA is seeking a dedicated Produce Department Head for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. Shifts are 8 hours, five days per week with one weekend shift required.

Position requires Tuesday–Saturday availability with a mix of opening and closing shifts. You will lead merchandising, ordering, inventory control, signage and staff development while driving department performance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop staff within a grocery setting.
• Experience managing labor costs and scheduling.
• Strong adherence to SOPs for merchandising and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOPs to maintain abundant, dynamic and fresh displays.
• Maintain top-quality produce selection through ordering SOPs.
• Manage inventory practices and signage across the department.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and Category Manager on sales performance.
• Schedule daily coverage for Produce shifts and participate in manager on duty.
• Hire, train and coach staff; uphold staff appearance and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Labor cost control

Scheduling

Job description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Produce Department Head!

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. One weekend shift is required each week.

Availability:

Tuesday-Saturday workweek. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts is required for this position.

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older.

Location:

Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton

Address:

2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hourly Pay

$22+/hr, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

DAILY OPERATIONS:

The Produce Department Head’s primary responsibility is to execute the following:

• Follows KWF Produce merchandising SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager & Category Manager closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Manages and controls labor costs for the team.
• Schedules daily coverage for the Produce shifts.
• Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Team & Leadership

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the SM.
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis