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Assistant Produce Department Head
Verified Pay | $17 - $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Reading, Pennsylvania |
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Job Description
Kimberton Whole Foods in Wyomissing is hiring a full-time Assistant Produce Department Head!
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.
Availability: Availability to work opening or closing shifts is required. One weekend shift is also required each week.
Hourly Pay: $17-18 depending on experience.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
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 10
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers and our organic and local produce selection is center to KWF’ s mission to support local, sustainable organic agriculture. The APDH interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.
DAILY OPERATIONS: The Assistant Produce Department Head’s primary responsibility is to execute the following:
- Follows the current KWF Produce merchandising SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
- Assists in following the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
- Understands KWF inventory management practices.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
- Works with Produce Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
- 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 PDH.
- 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.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Good communication skills: oral and written
- Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities
- Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Able to be on feet for an extended period of time
- Have excellent time management skills
PHYSICAL CAPAPBILITIES:
- 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.