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Assistant Produce Manager

Town & Country Markets, Bothell, WA, United States


Who We Are T&C is a family‑owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest‑quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service‑minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

Must have open availability for shifts.

Who You Are You are genuine and

authentic

in your interactions both with your customers and co‑workers. You thrive in a

team

environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the

customer

in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a

diverse

workforce and treat others with

respect

to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the

environment . Pursuing

knowledge

in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK) We have a highly competitive benefits package ( 5-19 weekly medical premiums ), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit‑sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program.

THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under‑represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Oversees and participates in the daily operations of the Produce and Fresh Prep department both with and in the absence of the department manager

Ensures adherence to all food safety/HACCP/Sanitation Requirements

Ensures all product quality, trimming, cutting and packaging specs are consistent and reliable

Provides and demonstrates excellent customer service skills and behaviors

Assists in the maintenance of retail price integrity & accuracy

Monitors all aspects of receiving, billing, quantity, quality, grade, food safety, returns and credits for accuracy

Ensures products and display areas meet or exceed “Ready for Business” standards

Develops and communicates creative & aggressive merchandising plans on a weekly basis

Trains new department employees & writes department schedule

Leads by example

Responsible for department sales & labor budget, grosses, and reports

Writes & sends orders and plans promotions, and ensures proper signage on all products

Maintains inventory management procedures for the department

Updates the POS department on price changes

Maintains department cleanliness, product freshness, & variety

Stays current with industry trends, standards and changes

Stays current with all training including online training and professional development opportunities

Ensures the dissemination of and adherence to all company and department policies

Supports and follows sustainability programs

Supports and follows all safety and security policies

Demonstrates attitude of service to co‑workers and customers

Operates within the Company’s Core Values and Company Brand

Produce/Foodservice experience preferred

Must be 18 years of age

Must possess an attitude of service to others

Must have strong knife/cutting equipment skills and cooking/food knowledge

Must have understanding of process controls, product flow and quality assurance standards

Must work towards maximizing total overall store sales

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Displays excellent work ethic

Flexibility to work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekends/holidays

Exemplifies health department standards

Emphasis on selling and merchandising/creativity

Good communication skills. Excellent record keeping skills

Ability to work independently, as well as with a diverse group of customers, employees, and leadership

Must possess a strong desire to work hard, be enthusiastic, participate in achieving management goals, and lead by example

Willingness to take calculated risks to maximize sales

Must possess intermediate or higher computer skills including MS Office

Commitment to personal and professional development

Visionary, leader, team player with good follow through and people skills

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) and have excellent manual dexterity

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Ability to work in a temperature‑controlled environment

USD $28.90/Hr.

USD $29.90/Hr.

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