~ Bench Assistant Produce Manager FT

About the position

The Bench Assistant Produce Manager at Lowes Foods is responsible for gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful Produce Department Manager. This role involves supervising the produce department to ensure excellent guest service, adherence to merchandising programs, and efficient departmental operations. The position also requires stepping in for the Department Manager when they are absent.

Responsibilities

• Insure guests receive polite, friendly service from the produce/floral department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the produce/floral department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Insure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to insure produce department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, conditioning, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department's staffing and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.