** Full Time Year Round role - The successful candidate will be scheduled 40 hours per week, and must be available to work AM/PM, weekdays and weekends.**

Regular Store Hours
Mon – Sat 8:00am – 7:00pm, Sun 9:00am – 7:00pm

Produce Team Leader

The Produce Team Leader is responsible for helping lead the team through living and promoting our five Core Values as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations within the department.

As part of our produce team, you are passionate about what helped get us started as a company – local and organic produce!  This is an area that we are deeply rooted in and only offer 100% organic produce in our stores.  As part of this role, you like helping others choose products that work best for their menu and giving some background on what farm their produce came from. This role also ensures our displays are looking full and amazing with our colourful selection of fruits & vegetables. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A passion for organic food and natural living and love of the retail and grocery industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to set the standards for customer service in the Produce department
• Strong problem solving, and decision-making skills
• An eye for merchandising and the ability to assist in managing inventory
• Motivated by fast-paced environment
• Ability and desire to lead by example and create a positive, supportive working environment
• Desire to motivate and train team members
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role
• Ability to lift up to 50kg
• Strong organizational skills 
• Able to delegate and direct the work of others while working as a team
• Knowledge of the retail environment

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Working with the Produce Manager to ensure effective communication throughout the day on department priorities
• Set daily priorities and pace for the team
• Coaches team members and helps drives selling and promotion within the department throughout the day
• Support the Produce Manager by actively working to meet operational standards
• Train and promote the standard of Customer Service expected by all produce employees
• Checklists are your jam! You create and complete them with ease with the assistance of the department team members
• Ensures team training on produce items
• Provides regular coaching and guidance
• Adopts and encourages a positive environment
• Assists with recording, monitoring, and reporting spillage

PERKS:

• Wages starting from $19.50 - 22.50/hr, experience dependent
• Health Spending Account (dental, vision, naturopathic practices + more) 
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Apply online today!