Grocery Department Head

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Kimberton Whole Foods is seeking a full-time Grocery Department Head to join the Douglassville team! If you're passionate about supporting Pennsylvania farmers & producers and providing your community with healthy, high-quality food choices, we’d love to hear from you!

Availability: Full-time ~ 40 hours per week

Schedule:

• Tuesdays 7am- 3:30pm
• Wednesdays 7am- 3:30pm
• Thursdays 12pm-8:30pm
• Fridays 7am-3:30pm
• Saturdays 12pm-8:30pm

Age Requirements: Must be 18 years or older

Hourly Pay: $20.00 - 23.00

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

Extensive Medical Coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store-Wide Discount, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care, 401 with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, and Paid Time Off

*** We do not hire seasonally or for periods of less than one year***

The Grocery Department Head primary responsibilities:

• Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain fully stocked shelves throughout the entire department.
• Follows established KWF merchandising best practices to maintain clean, tidy and organized displays.
• Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager & Category Manager closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Manages and controls labor costs for the team.
• Schedules daily coverage for the Grocery shifts.
• Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

TEAM & LEADERSHIP:

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the SM.
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements:

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.