PRODUCE/DEPT LEADER

Posted: Monday, 04 November 2024
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Index Requested on: 11/05/2024 01:35:25
Indexed on: 11/05/2024 01:35:25

Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53201, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

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Description:

Implement all company and division policies to achieve maximum sales and profits in the produce departments. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum
  • Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands. Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer
  • assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of produce and preparation and general knowledge of store operations
  • Position requires a person who is adept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision, and is constantly alert, because of constantly changing priorities and demands, must be able to react quickly
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
  • Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
  • Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise.

Desired
  • Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
  • Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
  • Develop maximum customer relations by produce department personnel through personal example of friendliness and courtesy, and implementation of all company polices.
  • Be alert and assist in store security.
  • Be perceptive and handle customer complaints.
  • Make recommendations regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, demoting, transferring and evaluating all produce department personnel.
  • Proper indoctrination of all department employees. Be sure they can read scales and prices correctly.
  • Provide adequate knowledge and training of price marking, ensuring the proper emphasis on customer courtesy and productivity is developed and that skills learned are properly utilized.
  • Supervise all aspects of salad bar operations.
  • Discuss with store manager the most efficient and practical working schedules of both full and part-time employees for maximum efficiency.
  • Maintain personable, clean and neat appearance of departmental people, having them properly uniformed and identified.
  • Maintain good communication with all store personnel.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the produce department, and may take charge of the store operation in the absence of the store manager. (in scope of authority)
  • Direct the receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of all produce products.
  • Assure adequate stock and supplies by proper ordering, so that department inventories can be maintained at optimum levels.
  • Maintain and submit required records and reports and use them effectively.
  • Maintain effective and god house cleaning in all areas (a) Clean and/or defrost cases according to schedule. (b)
  • Clean floors. (c) Keep a clean, orderly cooler and preparation area. (d) Maintain proper disposal of waste and material.
  • Keep adequate supplies on hand: bags, pricing and making equipment, etc.
  • Analyze continuously all aspects of produce department (space allocation, design, display, price marking, rotation, inventories, personnel, etc.) and periodically make changes, or make recommendations to store manager.
  • Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manager.
  • Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
  • Demonstrate an aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
  • Perform all duties as assigned by the store manager and/or supervisor.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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