Department Head

Assistant Grocery Department Head

Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Assistant Grocery Department Head.

Weekly requirements: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts. One weekend shift & one closing shift is required per week.

Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly pay: $19-$20 depending on experience.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive medical coverage
• Vision plan
• Dental plan
• 25% off store-wide discount
• Employer paid short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid AD&D
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account - healthcare & dependent care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid time off

Daily operations: The assistant grocery department head's primary responsibility is to execute the following:

• Assists in following the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain fully stocked shelves throughout the entire department.
• Follows established KWF merchandising best practices to maintain clean, tidy, and organized displays.
• Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with grocery department head & store manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Participates in manager on duty assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Team & leadership:

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the GDH.
• Support store experience by upholding KWF guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality, and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements:

Physical capabilities:

• 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.
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects up to 50-075 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment movement based with most of the time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• 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.