Assistant Produce Manager
Albertsons Companies, Arlington, TX, United States
Assistant Produce Manager Position Summary
Key Responsibilities Customer Service
Maintain a friendly, service‑oriented environment with fast and helpful customer assistance
Assist customers with product selection, usage suggestions, and questions
Address customer concerns and elevate issues to store leadership when appropriate
Department Operations
Assist with daily produce department operations including stocking, trimming, wrapping, watering, and display maintenance
Build and maintain produce displays, rotating product and removing damaged or outdated items
Ensure cleanliness and organization of sales floor, prep areas, coolers, and equipment
Support opening and closing department procedures
Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure proper handling, rotation, code dating, and storage of all produce items
Maintain proper temperature control and complete required temperature logs
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labeling, and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) standards
Follow and enforce workplace safety rules and procedures
Inventory & Ordering
Assist with controlling inventory levels to ensure adequate quantity, quality, and freshness
Support ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotation of produce according to division directives
Maintain organized backroom and cooler conditions
Assist with physical inventories performed every four weeks
Merchandising & Sales
Assist with execution of promotional and seasonal produce displays
Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and presentation standards
Support sales goals through proper merchandising and product availability
Associate Support & Leadership
Assist with scheduling, training, and assigning duties to produce associates
Support coaching of associates on food safety, productivity, and customer service expectations
Lead the department during assigned shifts in the absence of the Produce Manager
Administrative & Receiving Duties
Perform receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying invoices, inspecting quality, reporting shortages, and stocking product
Accurately complete daily logs, production sheets, sales, labor, and other required paperwork
Operate department equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, scissors, safety cutters, and electronic ordering devices
Qualifications Required
Previous grocery or produce department experience
Strong customer service and communication skills
Knowledge of produce handling, rotation, and food safety practices
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Ability to work in refrigerated environments
Preferred
Prior lead or supervisory experience
Familiarity with inventory control, ordering systems, and shrink management
Work Schedule & Environment
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Work performed in temperature‑controlled environments with frequent exposure to refrigerated conditions
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Key Responsibilities Customer Service
Maintain a friendly, service‑oriented environment with fast and helpful customer assistance
Assist customers with product selection, usage suggestions, and questions
Address customer concerns and elevate issues to store leadership when appropriate
Department Operations
Assist with daily produce department operations including stocking, trimming, wrapping, watering, and display maintenance
Build and maintain produce displays, rotating product and removing damaged or outdated items
Ensure cleanliness and organization of sales floor, prep areas, coolers, and equipment
Support opening and closing department procedures
Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure proper handling, rotation, code dating, and storage of all produce items
Maintain proper temperature control and complete required temperature logs
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labeling, and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) standards
Follow and enforce workplace safety rules and procedures
Inventory & Ordering
Assist with controlling inventory levels to ensure adequate quantity, quality, and freshness
Support ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotation of produce according to division directives
Maintain organized backroom and cooler conditions
Assist with physical inventories performed every four weeks
Merchandising & Sales
Assist with execution of promotional and seasonal produce displays
Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and presentation standards
Support sales goals through proper merchandising and product availability
Associate Support & Leadership
Assist with scheduling, training, and assigning duties to produce associates
Support coaching of associates on food safety, productivity, and customer service expectations
Lead the department during assigned shifts in the absence of the Produce Manager
Administrative & Receiving Duties
Perform receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying invoices, inspecting quality, reporting shortages, and stocking product
Accurately complete daily logs, production sheets, sales, labor, and other required paperwork
Operate department equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, scissors, safety cutters, and electronic ordering devices
Qualifications Required
Previous grocery or produce department experience
Strong customer service and communication skills
Knowledge of produce handling, rotation, and food safety practices
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Ability to work in refrigerated environments
Preferred
Prior lead or supervisory experience
Familiarity with inventory control, ordering systems, and shrink management
Work Schedule & Environment
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Work performed in temperature‑controlled environments with frequent exposure to refrigerated conditions
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