Assistant Produce Department Head- Full-Time

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Produce Department Head!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week. One weekend shift is required each week.

Availability: Sunday-Thursday workweek. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts is required for this position.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Location: Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton

Address: 2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hourly Pay : $20/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• •Extensive Medical Coverage
• •Vision Plan
• •Dental Plan
• •25% off Store-Wide Discount
• •Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• •Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• •Employer Paid Life Insurance
• •Employer Paid AD&D
• •Voluntary Life Insurance
• •Employee Assistance Program
• •Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• •401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• •Paid Time Off

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is center to KWF’ s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

DAILY OPERATIONS: The Assistant Produce Department Head’s primary responsibility is to execute the following:

• •Follows the current KWF Produce merchandising & SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• •Assists in following the current KWF inventory & ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• •Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• •Works with Produce Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• •Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed.
• •Performs other duties assigned.

TEAM & LEADERSHIP:

• •Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the PDH.
• •Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• •Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• •Good communication skills: oral and written
• •Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
• •Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• •Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
• •Able to be on feet for an extended period of time
• •Have excellent time management skills

PHYSICAL CAPAPBILITIES:

• •Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• •Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• •Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• •Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• •Standing- prolonged standing.
• •Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• •Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.