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Produce Production Assistant Manager

Produce Production Assistant Manager

Farm Boy Inc.Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in the day-to-day operations of the backroom in the Produce Department. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities :

  • Provide superior customer service and support Farm Boy’s vision of the best fresh shopping experience.
  • Oversee the preparation, packaging, pricing, rotation and quality standards of produce.
  • Provide administrative support to the management team (e.g. recording of shrink, supply inventory and orders).
  • Keep the work, storage and store areas clean and safe at all times by performing general “housekeeping” as required, including equipment maintenance and sanitizing, sweeping and mopping.
  • Lead by example by promoting corporate policies, customer service standards, departmental cleanliness and opening and closing procedures.
  • Assist, relieve and train department personnel as requested by the management team.
  • Comply with all corporate policies, especially as they relate to Health and Safety, Food Safety and equipment use.
  • May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires completion of a post-secondary program, plus a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Clear and effective communication style, both written and oral.
  • Good judgment and decision-making abilities while communicating with customers and Farm Boy team members.
  • Ability to learn manual and automated systems / tools.
  • Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining priorities and a high level of performance.
  • Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
  • Fluency in English and French shall be considered an asset.

    • Work & Sensory Environment :

  • Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
  • Required to stand and walk for long periods of time during shift.
  • Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects.

    • Additional Information

    FBSWE

    Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.