Assistant Center Store Manager - Fridge/Frozen

Company Overview Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. Our mission is to fuel a passion for great food, health, and well‑being and be the place where people gather to shop, eat, and work. We are committed to providing super healthful, innovative, and delicious food while maintaining exceptional hospitality and creating an inviting place to shop and eat. We also prioritize our relationships with local farmers and producers, and actively contribute to our community. Position Overview The Assistant Center Store Manager for Fridge/Frozen is responsible for daily department functions, ensures the department runs smoothly and effectively, and purchases from all vendors while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The Assistant Center Store Manager teaches Fridge/Frozen (F/F) department staff, provides direction, support, inspiration, and proficient training. Key supervisory points of this position include hiring, training, and notifying the Center Store Manager of any staffing issues that may arise. In addition the Assistant Center Store Manager ensures timely and accurate replenishment buying, utilizing systems, HL software, auto‑order, cycle counts and data reports to effectively purchase for the needs and budgetary goals of the company. This position also serves as the “eyes and ears” for the Center Store Manager and Category Manager (CM) for the Grocery Department, providing their own observations, guest feedback, and general insights for the Manager, CM and VP of Purchasing and Retail Sales. Key Responsibilities Support day‑to‑day operations of the Fridge & Frozen (F/F) department Order from all vendors, manage inventory, and track product movement Build and maintain vendor relationships and resolve delivery/product issues Supervise and train department staff; support hiring, scheduling, and reviews Maintain food safety, shelf standards, signage, and compliance with health codes Coordinate product merchandising, display building, and promotional execution Monitor sales, margins, shrink, and KPIs in collaboration with Center Store leadership Provide excellent guest service and support special orders and product education Collaborate across departments (receiving, category management, merchandising) Assist with payroll approvals, cycle counts, and ongoing staff development Requirements 2+ years of retail grocery or natural foods experience Leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a center store environment Strong understanding of inventory management, ordering systems, and vendor relations Familiarity with refrigerated and frozen food merchandising best practices Ability to manage a team, problem‑solve, and make data‑informed decisions Comfortable working early mornings, weekends, and holidays Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills Benefits Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits) Dental and Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Flex Spending Accounts Health Spending Accounts Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary) Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year) Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements Half price one month bus passes 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union – a loan program, another way we help you get money Free Celtics tickets Plus many more Location 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Job Type Assistant Dept. Manager Hours Full‑time, Sunday‑Thursday: 8am‑4pm / flexibility is preferred Pay Starts at $20/hr, previous experience will be taken into consideration Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors Make Someone’s Day You’re here because you’re a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly‑from‑head‑to‑toe feeling when helping others – staff and guests! You see getting to “yes” as a super‑fun challenge! You readily and freely interact with every guest. There’s nothing you like more than seeing guests leave happier than when they arrived. When your teammates are having a tough day, you use positive energy to bring them up. When you smile, everyone smiles. Move fast and be thorough You work with a purposeful sense of urgency. You will be trained to achieve excellence in your job to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and with great skill, and at the same time remembering to look up and connect with each guest. You LOVE getting the job done and doing it well. Create a team people want to stay on Your genuine, positive energy contributes to an upbeat, effective team where you and your co‑workers thrive and express a desire to stay and to grow together. You treat your teammates with respect and kindness every single day. You offer empathy and an open ear. You bring special skills to the team that are respected by your teammates and in turn you see the value in others’ skills and talents. Show Up You show up to work. You are fully present for your teammates, our guests, and our trade partners. You’re a reliable, invested member of the team. You bring authentic, positive energy to work every day. Deep down you care. “What can I do?” The words, “What can I do?” and “How can I help?” fly out of your mouth because you recognize that the collective goal of the team and the store is bigger than the task at hand. You anticipate the needs of your coworkers and the guests and are proactive in helping others. Come with a solution You have a keen eye for identifying pain points in our systems, but you always come to the table with a solution to offer. You think outside the box, you’re creative in solving problems, and you adapt to change with grace. You always speak up and let us know what you need! Own it You hold yourself accountable and you’re accountable to your teammates. When there is an issue, ask yourself, “What can I do to help fix it?” When there is success, you and your team celebrate! The details matter, and you are attentive to all of them. Seek knowledge At Heathy Living we love learning and are naturally curious. We love feedback; it is an opportunity to improve ourselves. You reflect deeply on feedback by frequently looking inward and evaluating your own performance at HL. You are personally fulfilled by helping others grow and love taking on new challenges and new opportunities to learn. Additional Information Healthy Living is an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud to hire a diverse, inclusive staff! #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthy Living