Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Supermarket/grocery store
- Produce department
Level of expertise
- Assistant
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Manage staff and assign duties
- Determine merchandise and services to be sold
- Implement price and credits policies
- Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
- Determine staffing requirements
- Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Stock refrigerators and salad bars
- Sell merchandise
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods
- Cull, mark or tag aquaculture stocks
- Assign sales workers to duties
- Provide customer service
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
- Organize and maintain inventory
- Clean work area
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- Grocery clerks and shelf stockers
Experience and specialization
Product inspection experience
- Fruits and vegetables
- Fresh produce
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Hardworking
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits