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Potash Markets

Produce Department Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

... department standards. A Produce Manager must follow these essential responsibilities and duties:Be responsible for Ordering, Gross Profit and Sales.Perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner that ...

Dash's Market

Produce Department Manager

Amherst, NY · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

We have an opening for a Produce Department Manager in our company! In this role, you will: * Managing orders and inventory levels * Merchandising product according to weekly ad * Stocking product ...

Potash Markets

Produce Department Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

... store and department standards. A Produce Manager must follow these essential responsibilities and duties: * Be responsible for Ordering, Gross Profit and Sales. * Perform tasks in a safe and ...

Ontario Trillium Foundation

NY · On-site

$33K - $33K/yr

We have an opening for a Produce Department Manager in our company! In this role, you will: * Managing orders and inventory levels * Merchandising product according to weekly ad * Stocking product ...

Potash Markets

Produce Department Manager

Chicago, IL

$37K - $37K/yr

... store and department standards. A Produce Manager must follow these essential responsibilities and duties: * Be responsible for Ordering, Gross Profit and Sales. * Perform tasks in a safe and ...

Dash's Market

Produce Department Manager

Amherst, NY · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

We have an opening for a Produce Department Manager in our company! In this role, you will: * Managing orders and inventory levels * Merchandising product according to weekly ad * Stocking product ...

Dash's Market

Produce Department Manager

Amherst, NY · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

We have an opening for a Produce Department Manager in our company! In this role, you will: * Managing orders and inventory levels * Merchandising product according to weekly ad * Stocking product ...

Coborn's, Inc.

Produce Department Manager

Pipestone, MN · On-site

$22 - $31/hr

Overview We are hiring for a Department Manager position that will lead our Produce Department at our location. As the key leader accountable for department performance, you will ensure successful ...

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How much do produce dept manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for produce dept manager in the United States is $21.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Produce Dept Manager vs Grocery Clerk?

Produce Dept ManagerGrocery Clerk
Oversees produce department operations, manages staff, orders inventory, maintains quality standards, and ensures safety compliance.Assists customers, stocks shelves, organizes displays, and maintains cleanliness in the grocery section.

The Produce Dept Manager typically has more responsibilities related to managing the produce section, including staff supervision and inventory control, while the Grocery Clerk focuses on customer service and stocking. Both roles are common in grocery stores, but the Produce Dept Manager position requires more experience in food handling and management, making it a higher-level role within the produce department.

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Produce Department Manager

Oak Park, IL • On-site

Pete's Fresh Market
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Pete's Fresh Marketexternal

$15 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the produce department, including inventory, ordering, receiving, and merchandising.

  • Train, mentor, and supervise department employees to ensure proper product handling, quality, and guest service.

  • Partner with the department buyer to establish pricing, signage, and meet or exceed departmental margins.

Pete's Fresh Market rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Title
Produce Department Manager
Pay Grade
Non-Exempt
Major Department
Produce
Minor Department
Produce
Reports to
General Manager
Job Summary: The Produce Team Leader is responsible for the exceptional execution of guest service by the entire department. S/he are responsible for managing the department inventory, margin, labor budgets, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards. S/he will ensure all Team Members receive proper training and supervision. S/he Team Leader will ensure the highest level of execution in regards to ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, merchandising and building of displays. The Produce DM is also responsible for regular communication with their General Manager, Grocery Buyer and Audit/Lead in order to assure proper understanding of the department function in terms of product and people. Acts as a role model and exemplifies Pete's Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.
Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and training of how to effectively run the day to day operations of a grocery store; as well as possess the skills to delegate responsibilities, implement while still adhering to the rules of the store and company.
  • Possess the knowledge and training of how to effectively handle and stock produce products.
  • Ensures that the proper rotation and quality of product is kept at all times while understanding, following, and implementing the company's core values.
  • Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale and lead by example.
  • Model and provide exceptional guest service.
  • Responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching employees to succeed.
  • Delegate daily tasks to department employees.
  • Regulate department shrink.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized work station.
  • Partner with the department buyer to establish department pricing and signage.
  • Meet and/or exceed departmental margins.
  • Effectively resolve guest issues.
  • Maintain inventory and order for the department.
  • Model and ensure Team Member compliance of all relevant store and department specific policies and standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalency with at least 3-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of department functions.
  • Proficient computer and math skills.
  • Possesses a current Food Handler Certificate or able to obtain upon employment.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service.
  • Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team members.
  • Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands
  • Must have the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, balance, stoop to grasp objects, kneel, crouch, crawl, frequently push/pull up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move loads up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
  • Ability to enter the coolers and freezers thereby being subjected to and withstanding frequent temperature changes for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the store/business needs and as required to ensure adequate store staffing.
  • Must have reliable source of transportation.
  • The ability to be reached during/after work hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Benefits
-Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
-401K with employer match
-Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Lunch Break
-Direct Deposit
-Employee Lunch Program and more!
Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.
Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$20
Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $17.05-$20

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