Produce Manager

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

The Produce Team Member is responsible for the proper stocking and rotation of merchandise in the Produce Department, including trimming, watering, and merchandising of products to ensure fresh, high quality offerings.

Ensures cleanliness of Produce Department, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

Stocks Produce Department; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

Ensures all wet racks are stocked, clean, and maintain proper temperatures.

Cleans and sanitizes work area (including tables, floor, scales, cases, cooler, etc.)

Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

Follows all safety practices and procedures (The El Rio Way).

Develop and mentor produce team members

Create Schematics for all stores on a weekly basis.

Perform weekly competitive price check.

Help train and mentor produce managers as requested by District Manager or Director of Fresh.

Help recruit outside talent to bolster the ERG bench.

Special projects as assigned by company leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous Produce experience helpful, but not required.

Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

Must gain an understanding of proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Strong people skills with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of the team.

Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials: Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Requires extensive use of hands

Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, etc.

Safely use food handling and sanitation chemicals and equipment to maintain department cleanliness standards and local, State and Federal agencies regulations and requirements.

El Rio Grande Latin Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer