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Produce Manager/Buyer

Job Description: 

We are currently looking for a Produce Manager/Buyer for our Fairfield, Ohio location.

The Produce Manager/Buyer is responsible for maintaining company and operational standards of the Produce Department in order to maximize sales and profits.  Our produce department covers more than 1 acre of our 6 acre foodie paradise, making it one of the focal points of the store.

This position is also responsible for managing department inventory, merchandising, labor, and pricing. The Produce Manager/Buyer will ensure all produce associates receive proper training, and is responsible for accurate ordering, receiving, rotation, and displays within the department.

Jungle Jim’s began as a humble produce stand, our Produce Department is the heart of our store. This is the place you’ll find only the freshest, highest quality fruits and vegetables, and the variety is beyond compare. Ripe oranges, different varieties of bananas and even cactus leaves can be found when available and in season. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in the retail, grocery, produce or restaurant industry required.
  • Management experience in retail, grocery or produce.
  • Knowledge of perishables is required.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Basic math skills required for accurate ordering and inventory purposes.
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Maintains a seasonal, innovative and visually attractive inventory.
  • Provides outstanding customer service, is responsive to customer questions and concerns and leads by example.
  • Be aware of cooking and recipe trends and holiday needs that impact consumer demand.
  • Ensures efficient and accurate ordering to prevent losses in inventory.
  • Creates engaging displays for new and seasonal products.
  • Maintains established procedures for receiving, inspecting, pricing and restocking the product to guarantee quality and freshness and ensure proper product rotation.
  • Maintains clean and fresh merchandise to meet company standards and pass sanitation and health department inspections and regulations.
  • Ensures that department employees practice safety when working and operating equipment, including compliance with OSHA requirements.
  • Ensures and enforces health, safety and security rules and regulations.
  • Recognizes and addresses areas within the department where improvement in customer service is needed.

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