Produce Team Leader - South End Store

Starting Wage: $20.53/hour

Department: Produce

Reports To: Produce Manager

Location: City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 6

Summary

City Market Co-Op is seeking a Produce Team Leader who plays a crucial role in supporting the Produce department! This position is responsible for helping to coordinate the Produce team by directing the work of Shift Leads, Inventory Coordinators, and Stockers. This position takes the lead in organizing the prep room, ensuring quality control, facilitating communication between Produce staff, and directing the flow of produce to the sales floor, as well as actively participating in routine department tasks such as stocking, rotation, and cleaning.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone seeking to grow in the retail and food industry, in a work culture built on cherishing our customers, vendors, co-workers and community.

Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to work for a community-owned business and help shape the future of City Market Co-Op? If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

• Directing the work of Shift Leads, Inventory Coordinators, and Stockers in all areas of the department.
• Organizing the prep room.
• Facilitating communication between Produce staff during and between shifts.
• Organizing, maintaining, and coordinating the flow of produce to the sales floor.
• Ensuring quality control.
• Assisting the department and helping to keep the equipment in working order, including cleaning, organizing shelves, producing displays, rotating stock, and labeling items.
• Assisting other stockers, customers and staff as needed.
• Compliance with established City Market procedures regarding operations, sales, & safety.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of produce, supervisory, or farming experience OR three years of customer service or retail experience required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry helpful.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!