Produce Manager - Just Food Co-op

Produce Manager

Just Food Co-op in Northfield, MN is looking to hire a Full-time Manager for our Produce Department to select, price and promote fresh produce in alignment with department objectives for sales, margin, labor and customer service. Are you service-oriented? Do you want to work for a welcoming company that offers flexible scheduling? If so, please read on!

This grocery store position earns a competitive wage of $48,000 to $52,000 a year. We provide excellent benefits and perks, including paid time off (PTO), 20% off all in-store purchases, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a Simple IRA retirement plan with up to a 3% company match. Additionally, we offer our Full-time employees medical (Company pays 85% employees pay 15%), dental, and vision insurance. Short Term disability is 100% company paid, and much more! If this sounds like the right customer service opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT JUST FOOD CO-OP

Just Food Co-op was founded in 2004 by Northfield residents who were eager to bring natural foods and responsibly sourced products to our community. Our mission is to provide healthy and sustainable grocery options to our customers. Since we were founded, Just Food has generated more than $90 million in sales of healthy foods to nourish the community and support many small, sustainable food producers. We care deeply for the health of our community and for our planet, and our high standards for quality and sustainability reflect that.

Our motto, "We are the friendliest store in town," applies to our guests and our team alike. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our team is the best of the best and makes us who we are! We want to reward them for their hard work by providing competitive pay, excellent benefits, and flexible scheduling.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE MANAGER

A Manager of the Produce Department is reasonable for all the Produce department needs. You will coach, mentor, and address staff performance issues in a timely manner, while also training department staff on regular duties, safety, customer service, efficiency and maintain training checklists with clearly stated expectations and standards. You will work with the Produce Assistant Manager and Produce Buyer to ensure they are placing the day-to-day orders with established suppliers within the guidelines set forth and build relationships with suppliers and wholesalers to secure high quality produce in alignment with department objectives for sales, margin, and customer service. This role requires careful attention to market conditions and expectations within our network of suppliers.The Produce Manager will lead the produce team while setting all policies and procedures within the Produce department. You will ensure the Produce displays are replenished, rotated, and culled several times daily, while also spending time trimming, washing, and bundling produce as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-year previous experience managing employees.
• 1-year previous purchasing experience for a fresh department preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, reach, and climb ladders.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height occasionally.

Do you love working with people? Do you thrive in a team-based environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right fit for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!