Overview
Produce Manager- 13th Ave Food Store Jobs in Medicine Hat, Alberta at Federated Co-operatives Limited
Title: Produce Manager- 13th Ave Food Store
Company: Federated Co-operatives Limited
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life visit us at www.southcoutryco-op.crs
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Food Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the Produce department. This role leads their Team Members to offer exceptional customer service while adhering to all policies, procedures, food safety and food handling standards, and Health and Safety initiatives.
Areas of responsibility include sales, gross margin and other expense control, department standards, ordering and inventory control, customer service, department production, and product presentation and merchandising.
– Ensure standards of the department’s presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, food safety and food handling standards, inventory control, rotation, ordering, and delivery of customer service.
– Responsible for the preparation, assembly, displaying and merchandising of produce-related inventories in the department.
– Maintain inventory controls, image, and fixed assets, and perform administrative responsibilities.
– Responsible for department equipment maintenance, and report when repairs are required.
– Provide leadership and direction in developing and achieving financial results and budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses, and inventory.
– Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement and diversity & inclusion within the Produce Department.
– Lead Talent Development and Performance Management for the Produce department team. Guide direct reports to set challenging and realistic goals for themselves on an annual basis, aligning with the Performance Management process.
– Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards, and overall expectations.
– Recruit, onboard, orientate, and train Team Members.
– Be a mentor and coach to team members and provide exemplary customer service to all our customers.
Who you are:
You have 3-5 years of related experience in a retail environment with 1 year of Supervisory or Leadership experience; preference will be given to those with Produce experience. You demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work well within multi-generational teams. Applicants should be self-reliant, goal-oriented, and able to set and adjust priorities and schedules for themselves and their team.
– High School Diploma or equivalent; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
– Must have the capability to operate the required equipment for the preparation, merchandising, and sale of Produce.
– You are physically able to reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds regularly, and lift up to 50 pounds on an intermittent basis.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Outlook and Excel)
– Tech savvy with the ability to adapt to new technology
– High level of integrity and work ethic
– Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
– Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
– Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
– High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow …
