Grocery Department Head- Full-Time

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is a family-owned grocery store that’s been connecting communities with locally sourced, natural, and organic products for over 30 years. We’re thrilled to be opening our Eagleview location in Spring 2026 and are looking for a motivated, career-minded Grocery Department Head to help build a strong, collaborative team.

If you’re enthusiastic about customer service, team building, and creating a welcoming experience, this is your chance to grow with a company rooted in integrity and committed to supporting our local community.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.

Availability: Availability to work opening, closing and midday shifts, supporting the store hours of 8am-8pm.

Hourly Pay: $20-$25, depending on experience.

Benefits: Full-time team members 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

DAILY OPERATIONS: The Grocery Department Head primary responsibility is to execute the following:

• Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain fully stocked shelves throughout the entire department.
• Follows established KWF merchandising best practices to maintain clean, tidy and organized displays.
• Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager & Category Manager closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Manages and controls labor costs for the team.
• Schedules daily coverage for the Grocery shifts.
• 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 SM.
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
• 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

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• 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.