Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
About Caledonia Food Co-op
Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury.
Essential Job Duties
- Supervise and manage Produce staff
- Staffing and scheduling of Produce Department
- Model impeccable and admirable leadership qualities, identify and develop leadership qualities in others, support succession planning and provide ongoing staff training/development
- Achieve and maintain Produce departmental goals for sales, margin, and superior customer service
- Administrative duties, including ordering, inventory, recruitment, training, performance management, discipline, departmental sales, and other duties as assigned
- Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
- Coordinate sale specials, demos, and utilize available advertising
- Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply with a focus on local suppliers/farms
Additional Duties
- Represent the company when dealing with vendors and local businesses
- Assist in special projects/duties as assigned by Store Manager/General Manager
Essential Skills
- Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks, train, and motivate staff
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to effectively monitor, maintain, and improve staff performance by respectfully and constructively delivering coaching and counseling to staff
Essential Mental & Physical Requirements
- Works independently with limited guidance
- Performs a variety of tasks independently as dictated by organizational demands
- Relates information to diverse individuals both orally and in writing
- Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math
- Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting
- Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily
- Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day
Requirements:
Experience and Educational Requirements
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a Produce Management role or an Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience.
Other Qualifications
- Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
- Compliance with all personnel policies