Produce Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food retail industry is seeking a Produce Department Manager to ensure excellent customer service and manage inventory. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining displays, and ensuring product safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in retail produce and strong customer service skills. Join us to contribute to a vibrant team dedicated to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail produce and customer service is a must.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure success of the department through excellent customer service.
• Plan attractive produce displays and ensure replenishment.
• Hire qualified applicants and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Natural Foods

Supervisory Skills

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $24.00 hourly to $75,000 a year

Location: One of our Orange County Locations

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the success of the department through excellent customer service
• Plan attractive produce displays and ensure displays are replenished
• Stock and rotate fresh fruits and vegetables in the produce department
• Ensure all products for sale are fresh & safe to eat; items that show signs of spoilage are removed
• Handle inventories and ensure items are ordered before they are out of stock
• Receive produce deliveries while following established receiving procedures
• Hire qualified applicants with the assistance of the Store Manager and Human Resources
• Ensure all department employees have the proper training
• Conduct performance reviews and conduct disciplinary actions as needed
• Schedule hours for produce department within payroll budget
• Maintain company safety and sanitation guidelines
• Have a strong knowledge of natural foods and alternative diets
• Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable
• Other duties as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in retail produce and great customer service techniques is a must
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Verbal proficiency of the English language
• Stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, squat, bend & lift/carry boxes up to 70 pounds
• Work in head and cold, in and out of produce coolers & work wet rack and dry tables & displays

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

At Mother’s Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.