Produce Manager jobs in Colorado

Produce Manager oversees operations and staffing for the produce department within a grocery store. Ensures quality and freshness of all produce, suggests changes to inventory and pricing, and purchases supplies when needed. Being a Produce Manager monitors quality of goods and service. Responsible for department staff training, assignments, and scheduling. Additionally, Produce Manager requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Produce Manager
  • Natural Grocers
  • Pagosa Springs, CO FULL_TIME
  • Salary Range

    USD $21.00/Hr. -

    Overview

    The Job in a Nutshell:

    The Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all department staff. Department Managers are responsible for the success of their own department and are required to fulfill the duties of the Manager on Duty (MOD) on a scheduled basis.

     

    Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

    06/11/2024

    Responsibilities

    Main Ingredients:

  • Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority.
  • Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
  • Creating an inviting, full and shopable department.
  • Ordering for the produce department and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
  • Managing margin, COGS and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
  • Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day.
  • Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce.
  • Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received.
  • Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
  • Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards.
  • Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards.
  • Offering and following up on special orders.
  • Training and monitoring department personnel.
  • Working with other department managers to cross-train staff to accomplish all needed tasks.
  • Conducting active and passive demos.
  • Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays.
  • Assisting in interviewing and hiring for department needs.
  • Working with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department.
  • Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
  • Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
  • Occasionally managing business disruptions to daily business such as loiterers, solicitation, emergency weather situations, bathroom misuse.
  • Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
  • Continually increasing product knowledge.
  • Utilizing email and IS programs as needed.
  • Opening and closing of store.
  • Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee.
  • Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings.
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    Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

    Qualifications

    Recipe for Success:

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification. 
  • 1-2 years of experience in a grocery/retail/produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
  • 1-2 years of experience supervising others preferred.
  • Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand.
  • Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to take direction and follow through.
  • Must be cashier trained and able to count currency. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
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    This job description is not an employment contract.  It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities.  The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice.  Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

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Produce Manager
  • Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
  • Pagosa Springs, CO FULL_TIME
  • USD $21.00/Hr. -The Job in a NutshellThe Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all d...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
  • Centennial, CO FULL_TIME
  • USD $21.00/Hr. -The Job in a NutshellThe Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all d...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • Job Juncture
  • Aspen, CO FULL_TIME
  • Our client in Aspen, CO has an immediate opening for a Produce Manager on a direct hire basis.Company ProfileEstablished Grocery RetailerTeam atmosphere and environmentPassion for serving customersPro...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • CLARK'S MARKET, INC
  • Aspen, CO FULL_TIME
  • Full-time Produce Management Position with Benefits Package. This position offers a great benefit package that includes health/dental and paid vacation (based on status), sick or personal time off, Ho...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
  • Brighton, CO FULL_TIME
  • USD $21.00/Hr. -The Job in a NutshellThe Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all d...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Produce Manager
  • Restaurant Depot
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Produce Manager FULL-TIME $17.50/hr The starting hourly wage is $19.00/hr up to $21.00/hr depending on experience. The P...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Restaurant Depot
  • Nashville, TN
  • Produce Manager FULL-TIME $17.50/hr Responsible for receiving product and ensures that aisles/freezers and refrigerators...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • IGA Southeast
  • Kershaw, SC
  • Overview: Responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the produce/floral department within the company est...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Restaurant Depot
  • San Jose, CA
  • Produce Manager FULL-TIME $20.85/hr The starting hourly wage is $19.00/hr up to $21.00/hr depending on experience. The P...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Restaurant Depot
  • Concord, CA
  • Produce Manager FULL-TIME $19.78/hr The starting hourly wage is $19.00/hr up to $21.00/hr depending on experience. The P...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Restaurant Depot
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • Produce Manager FULL-TIME $20/hr The starting hourly wage is $19.00/hr up to $21.00/hr depending on experience. The Prod...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • McKinney, TX
  • Job Introduction: Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular an...
  • 6/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Produce Manager
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
  • Allen, TX
  • Job Introduction: Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular an...
  • 5/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Produce Manager jobs
$52,580 to $67,152

Produce Manager in Utica, NY
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Produce Manager in Los Angeles, CA
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