Produce Department Lead

El Rio Grande Latin Market; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Grande Latin Market in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Produce Clerk Supervisor to oversee the produce department and supervise all produce clerks. You will ensure proper merchandising, pricing, inventory control, and adherence to company standards while assisting customers with requests.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Produce Manager, maintaining freshness, reducing waste, training staff, and promoting safety across the team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Extensive knowledge of produce items.
• One year of related or similar work experience.
• El Rio Grande Latin Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Know Your Rights notice information referenced in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible with the ProduceManager,for the performance and supervision of all produce clerks.
• Readies the department for business according to company standards andassiststhe manager inaccomplishingoperatingobjectives.
• Offers suggestions to customers to provide alternatives;assistscustomers with special requests andanswerquestions about produce products and services.
• Properly merchandise and price product in attractive displays according to company standards.
• Responsible to the Produce Manager for the enforcement of all company policies and proceduresrelativetoproducestockers and all areas of the department.
• Oversee and managereceipt, weight, and breakdown of produce.
• Ensures proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste. Informs department manager ofproductthatisneeded; order products as needed.
• Assistsintraining ofdepartment personnel and notifies the department manager of any personnel issues. Mayassistememployees in the performance of routine departmental functions as needed.
• Cleans/maintainswork area; uses proper procedures for cleaning of equipment; cleans and sanitizes cutting surfaces often and atappropriate times.
• Support and model safety in the department; communicate expectationswith regard toworking safely; continuouslyobserveemployees to ensure safety is an important part of every employee’s work; recognize and reward employees who consistently work safely.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of produce items

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

El Rio Grande Latin Market in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Produce Clerk Supervisor to oversee the produce department and supervise all produce clerks. You will ensure proper merchandising, pricing, inventory control, and adherence to company standards while assisting customers with requests.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Produce Manager, maintaining freshness, reducing waste, training staff, and promoting safety across the team.