Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · 4 months ago
Produce Manager
US-NM-Los Alamos
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is a company committed to health and wellbeing, and they are seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the operation and profitability of the produce department. The role involves training staff, managing inventory, ensuring product quality, and providing excellent customer service.
Dietary SupplementsHealth CareRetail
Responsibilities
Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority
Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies
Creating an inviting, full and shopable department
Ordering for the produce department and maintaining accurate inventory levels
Managing margin, COGS and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing
Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day
Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce
Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received
Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards
Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards
Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards
Offering and following up on special orders
Training and monitoring department personnel
Working with other department managers to cross-train staff to accomplish all needed tasks
Conducting active and passive demos
Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays
Assisting in interviewing and hiring for department needs
Working with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department
Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks
Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees
Occasionally managing business disruptions to daily business such as loiterers, solicitation, emergency weather situations, bathroom misuse
Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support
Continually increasing product knowledge
Utilizing email and IS programs as needed
Opening and closing of store
Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee
Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Ability to obtain forklift certification
1-2 years of experience in a grocery/retail/produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus
1-2 years of experience supervising others preferred
Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable
Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand
Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to take direction and follow through
Must be cashier trained and able to count currency
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Benefits
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
Good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Company
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-25IPO
Leadership Team
Todd Dissinger
Chief Financial Officer
Meaghan Scull
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-20
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