Assistant Produce Department Head

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring a full-time Assistant Produce Department Head!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. Sunday - Thursday

Availability: Availability to work opening and closing shifts is required. One weekend shift is also required each week.

Hourly Pay: $17-19 depending on experience.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• 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 10

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is center to KWF' s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

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 CAPAPBILITIES:

• 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 that 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