Produce Department Lead - Fresh, Customer-Focused

Hy-Vee; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Atlantic on East 7th St. in Atlantic, IA is seeking a Produce Assistant Department Manager to partner with the Produce Department Manager. You will help keep the department fresh, lead a team, train employees, and ensure excellent customer service while managing floor operations and inventory.

The role emphasizes producing high-quality produce displays, supervising day-to-day tasks, and stepping in as needed to support a smooth, customer-focused department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist with needs using product knowledge.
• Maintain product freshness, rotation, and proper refrigeration.
• Set and reset sales areas to promote products.
• Coordinate salad bar and juice bar operations.
• Assist with inventory and place orders as needed.
• Train and supervise department team; lead in manager's absence.
• Resolve customer and vendor issues promptly and professionally.
• Follow sanitation guidelines and keep the area clean.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Math skills

Communication

Produce knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety training encouraged

Job description

Hy-Vee Atlantic on East 7th St. in Atlantic, IA is seeking a Produce Assistant Department Manager to partner with the Produce Department Manager. You will help keep the department fresh, lead a team, train employees, and ensure excellent customer service while managing floor operations and inventory.

The role emphasizes producing high-quality produce displays, supervising day-to-day tasks, and stepping in as needed to support a smooth, customer-focused department.