Assistant Produce Manager

Position Overview
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Produce Department, ensuring fresh, high-quality products, strong merchandising, and excellent customer service. This role helps drive sales, maintain food safety standards, and leads team execution within a fast-paced, perishable environment.

• Assist in managing daily produce operations including ordering, receiving, and inventory control
• Maintain fresh, full, and visually appealing displays throughout the department
• Ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and code date checks to maintain product freshness
• Monitor shrink and take proactive steps to reduce waste and loss

• Execute ad plans, seasonal features, and promotional displays
• Maintain clean, abundant, and attractive produce tables and wet racks
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labeling
• Adjust orders and displays based on sales trends and customer demand

• Ensure all produce meets company quality standards for freshness and appearance
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and temperature control for perishable items
• Ensure department is audit-ready at all times

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging service to customers
• Assist with product selection, ripeness guidance, and special requests
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Promote fresh items, seasonal offerings, and value-added products

• Assist in supervising, training, and coaching produce associates
• Delegate daily tasks and ensure completion of department workload
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance development
• Step in to lead department operations in absence of the Produce Manager

• Previous produce or grocery experience preferred
• Knowledge of fresh produce handling and merchandising practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Leadership and communication skills

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to refrigerated areas and wet conditions
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Department freshness, presentation, and in-stock conditions
• Sales growth and shrink control
• Food safety and quality compliance
• Customer satisfaction and engagement
• Team productivity and execution