What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Coordinator, Woodlake Market position at kohler?
Location: Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Market Produce Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the produce department, ensuring the highest standards of freshness, presentation and compliance with food and safety standards. This role supports the Market Retail Supervisor by leading the team, managing inventory, and creating a visually stunning and inviting produce section that reflects the store’s upscale brand.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Team Support
- Supervise and support produce associates and delegate tasks such as stocking, rotation, cleaning, and merchandising
- Train team members on product handling, customer service, and food safety standards
- Foster a positive, efficient, and quality-focused work environment
Customer Service and Sales
- Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers regarding produce selection, storage, and preparation
- Handle special requests and resolve customer concerns professionally
- Educate customers on organic, local, and seasonal offerings
Product Quality and Merchandising
- Ensure all produce is fresh, properly rotated, and attractively displayed
- Monitor product rotation and manage shrink to minimize waste
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards, including signage and seasonal displays
Food Safety and Compliance
- Enforce strict food safety and sanitation protocols, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules
- Ensure compliance with local health regulations and store policies
- Maintain proper storage and handling of all produce items
Inventory and Ordering
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to the Food Operations
- Manager
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying product quality and accuracy
- Track usage and suggest adjustments to ordering based on sales trends and seasonal availability
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Coordinate with deli, grocery, and prepared foods teams for cross-promotions and events
- Support store-wide initiatives and seasonal resets
- Act as MOD on as needed rotational basis and follow responsibilities and expectations as set in the MOD SOP
- Will complete all duties and requests as assigned by management
This is a full-time position working both weekdays and weekends. Shifts vary between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm.