Produce
provides timely feedback to department heads and team members on individual and department performance.
To write an effective produce job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included produce job description templates that you can modify and use.
Department Managers are not only responsible for the success of their own department, but also for the overall success of the store
Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met
Performs duties with honesty and integrity
Forecasting, purchasing, controlling, and coordinating a continuous inventory to meet the Company’s financial goals and objectives while achieving OpCo service and inventory goals
Ensure product is purchased at highest quality possible given the volume and dollar amount specified
Monitor inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum return on investment
Monitor and maintain product gross margins relative to targeted profit goals
Confirm accuracy of invoices and price lists
Assist and support Department Manager with projects
Keep our shelves and displays stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for
Produce
List any licenses or certifications required by the position:
WAV, QSA, AMS
Education for
Produce
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the produce job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as
High School and Associate Degree
in
Education, General Education, Military, Business, Technical, Management, Supply Chain Management, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry
Skills for
Produce
Desired skills for
produce
include:
Various areas of the department
Products carried in department
Trim, package, and rotate product as necessary to maintain appearance and quality
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing
Purchases and replenishes produce through proper buying procedures
Controls spoilage and shrink, achieves turn goals, participates in inventory
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking and merchandising products
Ensures orders for product are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns