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Western Market Ferndale

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Western Market - Ferndale

Executive Chef

Ferndale, MI

$66K - $91K/yr

Nourish by Western Market (Bloomfield), Western Market (Ferndale) This role may require additional duties within the scope of the department's operational needs and in alignment with your skills. Job ...

Department Manager - Produce

Western Market - Ferndale

Bloomfield Township, MI

$34K - $34K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Western Market Employment Benefits
  • Western Market Benefits
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees
  • 401k Retirement Plan with an employer match
  • Paid Time Off amp; Paid Sick Time
  • Employee Discount
  • Employee Assistance Program
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Reports To: General Manager
Secondary Relationships: Management Cohort, Upper Management
Supervisees: Produce Assistant Manager, Team Members, PIC, Buyers
Position Summary:
The Produce Manager is responsible for performing oversight functions within Western Market Nourish regarding all produce sections. This position is responsible for ensuring that a safe, attractive environment is available forcustomers visiting the produce department. This position will work closely with the general manager, assistant department managers and buyers; they may work directly with vendors and/or farmers instead of employing purchasers. The Produce Manager also performs a number of managerial duties, such as hiring and training staff, providing supervision and guidance, evaluating employee performance regularly and handling discipline issues as they arise. This is a supervisory position.
Essential Duties amp; Responsibilities:
  • Oversee that all tasks related to the produce department are done thoroughly, completely and in a timely manner.
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks related to produce department
  • Place produce orders, Receive and check produce orders, submit invoices, and manage credits/returns.
  • Coordinate with Upper Management to produce purchase orders for department equipment, supplies and service.
  • Maintenance of Produce Department equipment
  • Safely operate cardboard bailer and garbage compactor.
  • Maintain exceptional cleanliness in all production and stock areas.
  • Ensure the proper rotation of inventory, both on the sales floor/displays and in backstock.
  • Ensure that all products requiring ice are properly chilled.
  • Daily completion of required department tasks, safety, and quality lists as assigned.
  • Request product signage as needed.
  • Train Produce Team members.
  • Create Produce Department personnel schedules.
  • Provide exceptional customer service.
  • Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts.
  • Other Duties amp; Responsibilities:
  • Answer department phone calls and take messages.
  • Assist customers in all Departments as needed.
  • Follow-up on Customer Requests as delegated.
  • Water indoor plants as needed.
  • Delivery and pick-up of orders.
  • Required Qualifications amp; Skills:
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service abilities.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Experience working as a contributing and effective team member.
  • Excellent work ethic that emphasizes efficiency and precision.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to train personnel.
  • Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
  • Ability to switch tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Safe food handling knowledge.
  • Forklift Operator License (preferred).
  • Valid Driver’s License (preferred).
Special Considerations:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
  • Working conditions include a fast-paced retail environment that involves long intervals of standing, crouching and reaching while moving product. Exposure cold temperatures while working in coolers and freezers;
  • Some outdoor work is required; exposure to seasonal Michigan weather conditions while working
  • Language Skills: intermediate.
  • Mathematical Skills: intermediate.
  • Reasoning Ability: high.
  • Equipment used: forklift; Hobart scales; price gun; price scanner; pallet jack; knives; floor cleaning machine; cardboard baler.
  • Computer skills: Google Drive, Microsoft Suite; email
Hours per Week: 45-50
FLSA Classification: Salary Exempt
Location: Bloomfield Township
This role may require additional duties within the scope of the department’s operational needs and in alignment with your skills. Job responsibilities may evolve based on business needs, and the Company will work with employees to formalize significant changes, ensure proper training, and review compensation as needed.
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Western Market provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Western Market complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Western Market expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Western Market’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
It is the policy of Western Market to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Western Market is prepared to modify or adjust the work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the employee to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position for which the employee has been hired or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.

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