Fruit & Vegetables Coordinator Job

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To coach and train staff and management in the Fruit & veg department. To assist business to increase the financial performance of Fruit & Veg by identifying areas of concern in production areas and putting together a plan of action to address and rectify for profitable, effective and efficient operations of the (appointed) department of all PnP Stores.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Grade 12, with a minimum of 3 years technical experience in the Fruit & Veg preparation field.
• OR Relevant Diploma and at least 1 years senior experience in a Fruit & Vegenvironment.
• Experience in a supervisory/ managerial role within a retail environment will be an advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assist Fresh Food Managers/Supervisors and Service Area Regional with implementing practical and well-tested best practices for the purpose of attracting/retaining customers and boost departmental sales.
• Implement best control mechanisms in order to keep shrinkage and waste within parameters as agreed with Service Area Regional.
• Coordinate with branches to ensure the effective preparation of stock takes and liaise with the Store and Fresh Food Managers/Supervisors during stock taking preparations as required.
• Monitor departmental growth in line with each stores growth and provide suggestions to Fresh Food Managers/Supervisors and Service Area Regional accordingly.
• Identify training and coaching needs and communicate to Service Area Regional.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and management on how to effectively manage the department.
• Assist Fresh Food Managers/Supervisors with implementing schedules and quality standards.
• Provide guidance on the display of specialties in a presentable manner and adhere to franchisor standards and standard operating procedures for PnP.
• Provide weekly and monthly feedback to Service Area Regional related to any deviation/ problems in display/ merchandise standards, so that issues may be addressed in store.
• Provide product knowledge to employees in the department.
• Visits stores as requested by Service Area Regional.
• Check production plans to assist in ensuring that the plans deliver to store needs/customer demands with regards to timing and range.
• Identify any training needs within stores.
• Monitor health & safety and food safety standards in production area and address any issues.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Problem Solving Skills.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Numerical skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Basic Merchandizing Skills.

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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition ID: 3073