Produce Coordinator

Overview

The Produce Coordinator manages the Produce department and staff, including productivity, inventory, signage and budgeting. They provide and model excellent, professional customer service. They oversee ordering, receiving, merchandising and stocking of produce.

Job Locations

US-WA-Central District - Seattle

Address

2230 East Union Street

Our Culture

Our Vision 

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet  

  

Our Mission 

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems  

  

Our Values 

We foster high standards 

We act with integrity 

We embrace stewardship 

We take action because we care 

 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

Main Job Responsibilities

• Provides and models excellent, professional customer service and mentors staff in this area
• Oversees produce department operations and management, including scheduling, gross profit, productivity, budgeting, inventory, pricing, signage and reporting
• Oversees ordering, receiving, stocking and merchandising for the produce department
• Provides direction, supervision and mentorship to produce staff
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met and protects the health and safety of all department members
• Participates as a member of the Store Operating Committee (SOC)

• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

 

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to perform excellent, professional customer service
• Extensive experience in all aspects of high-volume retail produce operations required, including ordering, receiving, inventory management and merchandising
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and inventory procedures; ability to apply this knowledge to meet standards of performance
• Must have a clear understanding of controlling shrink and gross profits while delivering highest quality product to customers
• In-depth knowledge of fresh produce including availability and seasonality required
• Knowledge of sustainable, organic agriculture strongly desired
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, problem solving and communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office products and file management
• Available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion, and lifting 10–40lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• If hired into this role, a Certified Food Protection Manager certification (for example ServSafe) is required (paid for by PCC)
• If hired into this role, a CPR/First Aid Certification is required (paid for by PCC)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

 

Benefits and Perks

 

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave 
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked during the first 2080 hours of employment   

• Sick Accrual - 0.033 hours per hour worked (Includes Union, State, and City Accrual Rates)  

• Pension through UFCW 3000 
• Discounted ORCA Pass  

• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases   
• Free PCC Co-op Membership  
• Bereavement Leave  
• Employee Assistance Program 

 

PCC Benefits Page:  

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/ 

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $32.15/hour.