Assistant Produce Manager FT

Overview:

Come grow with grocery at IGA! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the produce/floral department hosts.
2. Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the produce/floral department.
3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to FLOCO Foods standards.
7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure produce department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
8. Perform product preparation, receiving, conditioning, stocking and guests service as necessary to achieve standards.
9. Maintain department’s staffing and scheduling standards.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
2. Ability to work well with others.
3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Knowledge of produce operations.
6. Ability to supervise hosts including training and development.
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
8. Effective communication and guest service skills.
9. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.