Thomas Rich
North Bennington,VT
Summary
Knowledgeable Produce Manager committed to accurately preparing all produce and ensuring proper rotation of all products. Adept at managing inventory control and maintaining proper stock. Expertise of all organic, local, and commercial produce products.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Produce Manager
Price Chopper
Bennington, Vermont
02.1996 - Current
- Managed daily operations of produce department to ensure quality standards.
- Supervised team members to maintain efficient workflow and product availability.
- Coordinated inventory management and replenishment for fresh produce items.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage of perishable goods.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling and displaying produce products.
- Assisted customers with selections, providing product knowledge and recommendations.
- Monitored product displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality fruits and vegetables consistently.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
- Created promotional displays for seasonal or special occasions, increasing sales volume through marketing efforts.
- Performed regular audits of perishables to guarantee shelf life and reduce spoilage costs.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, and invoices for accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
Education
Hoosick Falls Central
Hoosick Falls, NYSkills
- Inventory management
- Produce quality assurance
- Visual merchandising
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Produce Manager
Price Chopper
02.1996 - Current
Hoosick Falls Central
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