Produce Department Manager - Ottsville

Kimberton Whole Foods in Ottsville is hiring a full-time Produce Department Head!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.

Availability: Availability to work opening or closing shifts is required. One weekend shift is also required each week.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Location: Ottsville Kimberton Whole Foods

Address: 4010 Durham Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942

Starting Pay: $19.00-22.00 depending on experience

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

The Produce Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well-merchandised department. The produce department is the first greeting for our customers, and our organic and local produce selection is center to Kimberton Whole Food's mission to support local and sustainable organic agriculture. The Produce Department Head interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow Kimberton Whole Foods Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.

Daily Operations

• Follows Kimberton Whole Foods Produce merchandising Standard Operating Procedures to maintain abundant, dynamic and fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager and Category Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.

Team & Leadership

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of Team Members in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Support store experience by upholding Kimberton Whole Foods Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality, and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant Leader - Helps foster team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Key Attributes

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment.
  
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities.
  
• Able to be on your feet for up to eight hours per day and lift 50-75lbs repeatedly.
• Have excellent time management skills.

Recommended Skills

• Analytical
• Communication
• Customer Experience
• Leadership
• Mathematics
• Merchandising