Produce Department Team Leader

Earth Fare Team Leaders

At Earth Fare Our Team Leaders are managers who are responsible for modeling Earth Fares Mission, Conviction and Purpose, while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to the departments standard operating procedures; meeting and exceeding financial goals including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor and department over-head. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Produce Department Team Leader

Contributions

• Training & Development: Communicates the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members, with strong emphasis on customer service, safety and sanitation. Interviews, selects, trains, and supports team members. The Produce Department Team Leader also acts as a key holder to support overall store operations.

• Production: Supervises and participates in the production of in-house cut fruit/vegetable program, ensures the proper handling of organic products, and is knowledgeable of the varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, roots and packaged goods that the Produce Department offers. Maintains high standards of quality control. Manager On Duty: May work up to five MOD shifts per week including opening and closing of store based upon individual store/business needs.

• Operational Tasks: Ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; checking daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails and responding accordingly; conducting monthly department inventory. Continually find ways to reduce expenses.

• Merchandising: Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.

• Department Conditions: Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of produce industry trends, as well as common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.

• Understanding of food safety, sanitation and proper storage/display of organic products.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use a Falcon hand-held computer scanner.

• Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross-profit and total overhead of a department in a similar environment required.

• 2-3 Years minimum experience working with produce and natural/organic products.

• Solid understanding of fruit and vegetable cut preparation, processing and packaging procedures required.

• 1-2 Years minimum experience in a retail and/or customer service oriented position

• Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.

Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squat

• Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads

• Works in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.

• May work in environments of extreme cold and extreme heat for short periods of time.

• May travel periodically for meetings.

• Must be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workday

Why Work for Earth Fare?

Great Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees

• Paid Time Off

• 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar

• Flexible Scheduling

Supportive Working Environment

Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each persons unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every persons role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.

Opportunities for Growth

Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.

Community Relationships

We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.

Qualifications

Experienced in Produce is a must. Must be work all days, some evenings required.