Job description

Welcome to Rouses! Our family-owned company has a long-standing commitment to provide our customers with the best quality, value

and service every time they shop our stores. Great people make a company a great place to shop, work and build a career. Our team

members are the foundation of who we are, why we have been successful for three generations and the reason we will continue to thrive

for generations to come.

We are committed to being the area's leader in service, value, professionalism and clean stores. Rouses is growing and we're searching for

leaders to grow with us. We look for leaders who can put the customer first, deliver results, develop talent, empower their teams and

create excitement to sustain our reputation as “Best Place to Work.” At Rouses, each person brings their skills and passion to a fast-paced,

ever-changing retail environment.

The Rouses Assistant Produce Manager is an important member of the leadership team, partnering with the Produce Manager to maintain

an efficiently run department and positive working environment for the team. They are responsible for the department in the Produce

Manager's absence. While this individual is already skilled in Produce operations management, this position is a developmental role,

positioning the individual to grow their team leadership capability, financial acumen and business insights. The position reports to the

Produce Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with the entire Produce Department team to achieve sales, profitability and labor targets

• Guaranteeing a remarkable shopping environment including: friendly and helpful Produce Department team members who

deliver exceptional customer service experiences, fresh products, impeccable food safety, sanitation and cleanliness conditions,

in-stock merchandise and accurate pricing/signing

• Preparing produce offerings to company specifications and programs

• Training and coaching Produce team members

• Communicating effectively with customers, team members, store management and other Rouses business partners and vendors

• Supervising completion of required department activities, such as preparing value-added products, ordering, receiving, price

checks, cost outs, transfers, and maintaining safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards

• Partnering with the Produce Manager and Produce and Floral Trainer to interpret financial results to determine opportunities

and solutions

• Contacting vendors to request credits or other needs

• Following weekly merchandising direction and creating visually appealing displays

• Evaluating product quality and freshness

• Monitoring use and maintenance of department equipment and facilities

• Using web apps to access reports, email and other systems

• Completing required paperwork, forms, etc. accurately and on time

• Conducting monthly physical inventory

• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Current Food Safety Management Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire

Strong knowledge of retail Produce Department products and operations

1+ years of experience in a retail Produce department

Able to work a flexible schedule

Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Able to distinguish product quality and freshness standards

Able to stoop, squat, reach and maneuver to move product, boxes, bags, shelving, carts and equipment

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mandeville, LA 70471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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