Assistant Produce Manager

Job Overview

T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

We have a highly competitive benefits package ($5-$19 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That's a lot of great stuff!

T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we'd love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

A Typical Day Will Include The Following . . .

• Oversees and participates in the daily operations of the Produce and Fresh Prep department both with and in the absence of the department manager
• Ensures adherence to all food safety/HACCP/Sanitation Requirements
• Ensures all product quality, trimming, cutting and packaging specs are consistent and reliable
• Provides and demonstrates excellent customer service skills and behaviors
• Assists in the maintenance of retail price integrity & accuracy
• Monitors all aspects of receiving, billing, quantity, quality, grade, food safety, returns and credits for accuracy
• Ensures products and display areas meet or exceed "Ready for Business" standards
• Develops and communicates creative & aggressive merchandising plans on a weekly basis
• Trains new department employees & writes department schedule
• Leads by example
• Responsible for department sales & labor budget, grosses, and reports
• Writes & sends orders and plans promotions, and ensures proper signage on all products
• Maintains inventory management procedures for the department
• Updates the POS department on price changes
• Maintains department cleanliness, product freshness, & variety
• Stays current with industry trends, standards and changes
• Stays current with all training including online training and professional development opportunities
• Ensures the dissemination of and adherence to all company and department policies
• Supports and follows sustainability programs
• Supports and follows all safety and security policies
• Demonstrates attitude of service to co-workers and customers
• Operates within the Company's Core Values and Company Brand

This Job Might Be For You If . . .

• Produce/Foodservice experience preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess an attitude of service to others
• Must have strong knife/cutting equipment skills and cooking/food knowledge
• Must have understanding of process controls, product flow and quality assurance standards
• Must work towards maximizing total overall store sales
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Displays excellent work ethic
• Flexibility to work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends/holidays
• Exemplifies health department standards
• Emphasis on selling and merchandising/creativity
• Good communication skills. Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of customers, employees, and leadership
• Must possess a strong desire to work hard, be enthusiastic, participate in achieving management goals, and lead by example
• Willingness to take calculated risks to maximize sales
• Must possess intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Visionary, leader, team player with good follow through and people skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) and have excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment

Entry Level Compensation

USD $26.90/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $27.90/Hr.