Asst. Manager - Produce Department - Lebanon Store - Full Time

We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.

Why? Because connection strengthens us. It helps us build the ecosystem we want to work in and be part of.

And…because kindness matters! Kindness nurtures community, and communities thrive when we all work together. If you’re passionate about community and making a difference, we’d love to work with you.

Position Overview:

Responsible for maintaining department inventory, including re-ordering, and stocking of department items. Ensures high level of food quality and service. Works in partnership with the Produce Manager and the Store Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Stays within the annual budget for Produce Department in coordination with the Produce Manager
2. Follows the Manager’s Code of Conduct
3. Ensures that the Co-op’s policies and procedures are enforced and administered in a timely fashion and recommends any changes warranted
4. Orchestrates the daily functions of the Produce Department as needed
5. Responsible for Produce inventory, ordering and vendor relations
6. Responsible for stocking and merchandising all department areas
7. Works with Produce Manager to ensure proper signage and clean, attractive displays and cases
8. Conducts or oversees regular meetings and huddles with Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager
9. Maintains Produce Department sanitation procedures and ensures compliance with governmental regulations
10. Monitors and works with Supervisors on rotation of product to ensure product freshness
11. Ensures highest level of customer service
    • listens and responds to complaints and suggestions from all to improve Produce performance
12. Receives and handles call-outs for staff as needed
13. Check Co-op email at least once per week
14. Set standard for expected behavior in adhering to all food safety procedures
15. Participate in department meetings and complete all required trainings for the purpose of maintaining Co-op standards
16. Adhere to all Co-op policies, procedures and employee code of conduct
17. Other duties as assigned