Grocery Department Assistant Manager

Position Overview:

Responsible for maintaining department inventory, including re-ordering, and stocking of department items. Ensures high level of food quality and service.  Works in partnership with the Store Manager and the Grocery Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Stays within the annual budget for Grocery Department in coordination with the Store Manager
2. Follows the Manager’s Code of Conduct
3. Ensures that the Co-op’s policies and procedures are enforced and administered in a timely fashion and recommends any changes warranted
4. Orchestrates the daily functions of the Grocery Department as needed
5. Responsible for Grocery inventory, ordering and vendor relations
6. Responsible for stocking and merchandising all department areas
7. Works with Grocery Manager to ensure proper signage and clean, attractive displays and cases
8. Conducts or oversees regular meetings and huddles with Grocery Department in the absence of the Grocery Manager
9. Maintains Grocery Department sanitation procedures and ensures compliance with governmental regulations
10. Monitors and works with Supervisors on rotation of product to ensure product freshness
11. Ensures highest level of customer service
    • listens and responds to complaints and suggestions from all to improve Grocery performance
12. Receives and handles call-outs for staff as needed
13. Check Co-op email at least once per week
14. Set standard for expected behavior in adhering to all food safety procedures

Required Skills/Experience and Attributes:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. One year of supervisory experience
3. Ability to represent the Co-op in a positive manner
4. Two plus years and knowledge of local growers and product
5. Ability to multi-task
6. Proficiency in ECRS POS system and processes
7. Set an excellent example for new employees
8. Proficiency in use of computer software, Office 365, Excel and Word
9. Serve Safe certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
10. Excellent follow through

Equipment Used:

Computer register, scanner, adding machines, computer, knives, box cutters, U-boats, carts, and phone system.

Attendance Requirements: 

Flexible hours, including weekend and evening shifts.  Availability to be scheduled to work any day of the week, according to department needs.

Work Environment:

Office area, sales floor, walk-in cooler and/or freezer, prepared foods kitchen area, and receiving. 

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, and speaking.  Must be able to comfortably lift on a regular basis.

Pay Range:

$20.85 - $26.06 - $31.27

Min          Mid         Max

Salary : $21 - $31