Produce Manager (Temp) - Kerrisdale

Choices Market in Parksville is a friendly, neighborhood grocery store with a loyal customer base and a proud tradition of local community involvement. We currently have an opening for a dedicated, enthusiastic Temporary Produce Manager for a three month term with the potential to continue with the team in other areas.

This team member will: lead a team of employees with a hands-on, collaborative style; visibly enjoy working on the retail floor, and interacting with customers; demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and a superb work ethic; oversee the operations of the department, including merchandising, workflow, ordering, cleaning and inventory management; and effectively manage relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

The ideal person will: be passionate about selling produce, and take pride in the wonderful array of high quality fruits and vegetables that Choices has to offer its customers; be personable, positive and outgoing; be service-oriented, and interested in both understanding and meeting customers’ needs; have retail produce experience, and be able to merchandise, order and manage stock; understand retail metrics, and be able to grow sales and profits; have good writing skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel; adhere to OHS guidelines and maintain clean, safe work areas; and be comfortable working in a physically demanding job, be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand all day.

The majority of the shifts for this position are in the daytime, but the ability and willingness to work a closing shift once or twice per week is also required. If you love Produce, and like the idea of working for a truly local company, apply today! Job Type: Full-time Wage: $24.00/hour Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Store discount Vision care Work Location: In person