Produce Supervisor Trainee

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Produce Department Head (or his/her delegate), the Produce Supervisor is responsible for supporting the Department Head and Assistant Department Head in providing guidance, supervision and serving as a good example for Produce Assistants to follow.

You Will

• Conduct quality control during receiving; manage inventory and product quality; follow the FIFO concept; ensure full display of various produce products
• Provide guidance and supervision to Produce Assistants; assist Department Head in training department staff
• Follow procedures to process expired products and manage shrinkage
• Prepare various produce for sales activities, including but not limited to sorting, cutting, washing, weighing, packing and labeling various produce products and display them in the display cases
• Greet customers by providing good customer service with smile, friendly enthusiasm
• Assist customers in selecting produce products and provide recommendations to them, as required
• Handle customers' complaints, build rapport with customers by providing good smile, eye contact and attention to them
• Lead by example by performing duties of the Department Supervisor as required
• Be familiar with the location of various produce items; keep self up to date with all in Produce Department promotional activities

You Should Have / Be

• Flexible to work in shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evening hours and statutory holidays
• Have a good understanding of tools & equipment relevant to the job and know how to interpret merchandise labels
• Be prepared to stand long periods and to handle products hands-on, including lifting products of up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Be prepared to work in a low temperature (0-4 ℃) environment regularly
• Possess basic computer skills in MS Office
• Not allergic in handling produce products
• Possess knowledge of workplace health & safety

This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs.

Benefits

• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Shift

Shift work is required, including weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

* Salary negotiable & commensurate with experience and qualifications.