Do you have experience working as an Assistant Produce Manager? Bring your skillset to our Uncle Giuseppe's Store in Yorktown Heights, NY. Our Produce Managers are responsible for assisting with the operations of the Produce Department within our store. This individual will assist the Produce Manager with staff hiring, training and with ensuring that our standards of operating within the department are upheld on a daily basis. Collaborating with our Leadership, the Assistant Manager will create displays, manage and track inventory and will communicate with other department managers to manage efforts.

Responsibilities

Manage department activities related to stocking, pricing and rotation of merchandise
Assist in ordering, receiving, display and sale of all products in accordance to company quality and merchandising standards
Collaborate with Merchandising VP and Produce Manager to develop pricing plan and marketing plan
Assist in developing marketing events and other promotional activities to maximize sales and profits
Collaborate with Merchandising Director and Produce Manager to develop work plan and labor schedule
Assist in managing department inventory to maintain proper stock level so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products
Prepare weekly sales reports for management
Ensure all invoices and bills are processed accurately and in a timely fashion
Maintain accurate records of sales, purchases, and any transfers daily between departments
Ensure that the work environment is clean and safe
Comply with federal, state and local laws
Dispose of all outdated and spoiled produce, which is no longer suitable for sale
Assisting to monitor and control all procurement costs and expenses according to the budget limit
Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving customer concerns and problems in timely manner
Work with Store Manager and Produce Manager on hiring, evaluation and overall supervision of department personnel
Train the produce team in new policies and product knowledge
Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of experience working with produce, fruits and vegetables
Attention to detail and organization
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the desire and ability to work in a supportive team environment
Follow sanitary and safety guidelines
Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment whether for the entire shift or part of the shift
Ability to work varied scheduled shifts for department
Ability to read, write and communicate using English language enough to perform job functions, conduct business related mathematics and analyze data as required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(K), life insurance, pet insurance, 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

We career path and promote our employees consistent with their interests, efforts and abilities. Growing and developing within our company is one of our great perks!

Working Conditions

Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.