Description:
Kimberton Whole Foods in Downingtown is now hiring a career-minded, full-time Grocery Department Head to join our team!
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.
Availability: Flexibility to work opening and closing shifts is required for this position. Shifts are within a 7:00am - 8:30pm timeframe. One weekend shift is required each week.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
Pay: $20-24 hourly, dependent on experience.
Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:
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Extensive Medical Coverage
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Vision Plan
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Dental Plan
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25% off Store-Wide Discount
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Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
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Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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Employer Paid AD&D
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Voluntary Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
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401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
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Paid Time Off
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grocery Department Head provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well merchandised department. This person supports the store operations and embodies the spirit of servant leadership. The GDH interacts with customers, vendors, and KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner.
DAILY OPERATIONS: The Grocery Department Head primary responsibility is to execute the following:
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Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain fully stocked shelves throughout the entire department.
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Follows established KWF merchandising best practices to maintain clean, tidy and organized displays.
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Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
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Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
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Works with Store Manager & Category Manager closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
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Manages and controls labor costs for the team.
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Schedules daily coverage for the Grocery shifts.
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Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed.
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Performs other duties assigned.
TEAM & LEADERSHIP:
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Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the SM.
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Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
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Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
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Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.
Requirements:
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
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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.
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Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
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Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
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Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
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Standing- prolonged standing.
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Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
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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.