Job Description

Kimberton Whole Foods Wyomissing is seeking a career minded individual to join our team as Assistant Grocery Department Head.

Availability: Full-time, 40 hours per week. One weekend shift is required weekly

Schedule:

• Tuesdays 10am-6:30pm
• Wednesdays 7am-3:30pm
• Thursdays 6am-2:30pm
• Fridays 6am-2:30pm
• Saturdays 12pm-8:30pm

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $24.00, depending on experience

Full-time team members 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

Assistant Grocery Department Head’s Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in following the current KWF ordering procedures 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 Department Head
• 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 50-75 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.