Description About Caledonia Food Co-op Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury. Essential Job Duties • Supervise and manage Produce staff • Staffing and scheduling of Produce Department • Model impeccable and admirable leadership qualities, identify and develop leadership qualities in others, support succession planning and provide ongoing staff training/development • Achieve and maintain Produce departmental goals for sales, margin, and superior customer service • Administrative duties, including ordering, inventory, recruitment, training, performance management, discipline, departmental sales, and other duties as assigned • Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery • Coordinate sale specials, demos, and utilize available advertising • Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply with a focus on local suppliers/farms Additional Duties • Represent the company when dealing with vendors and local businesses • Assist in special projects/duties as assigned by Store Manager/General Manager Essential Skills • Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure • Ability to effectively delegate tasks, train, and motivate staff • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills • Ability to effectively monitor, maintain, and improve staff performance by respectfully and constructively delivering coaching and counseling to staff Essential Mental & Physical Requirements • Works independently with limited guidance • Performs a variety of tasks independently as dictated by organizational demands • Relates information to diverse individuals both orally and in writing • Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math • Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting • Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily • Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day Requirements Experience and Educational Requirements • A minimum of three years’ experience in a Produce Management role or an Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience. Other Qualifications • Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards • Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards • Compliance with all personnel policies