Produce Department Lead: Customer Service & Ops

Hy-Vee Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Produce Assistant Department Manager to support the Produce Department's daily operations, ensuring freshness, proper merchandising, and smooth staff coordination. You will train employees and step in for the Department Manager as needed.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, knowledge of produce, and commitment to Hy-Vee’s standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Food safety training encouraged.
• Over one year of similar or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers and sharing product knowledge.
• Ensure department standards for freshness, rotation, replenishment, and refrigeration.
• Set and reset sales areas to promote products and maintain a neat department.
• Assist with inventory, receiving deliveries, and inventory control.
• Train and develop department team and supervise in the manager's absence.
• Follow sanitation procedures and comply with all guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Product knowledge

Operations & inventory

Communication

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety training encouraged

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc is seeking a Produce Assistant Department Manager to support the Produce Department's daily operations, ensuring freshness, proper merchandising, and smooth staff coordination. You will train employees and step in for the Department Manager as needed.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, knowledge of produce, and commitment to Hy-Vee’s standards in a fast-paced retail environment.