Chill Department - Assistant Manager

Honest Weight Food Co-op

Albany, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Food and Beverage Industry, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Meet Sales Quota, Merchandising, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Receivers, Requirements Management, Retail, Shelf Display, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
5 days ago

Title

Chill Department - Assistant Manager

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Retail Close Date Description

Chill Department - Assistant Manager

Overview:

Assist the Department Manager in operation of the department to meet objectives for sales, margin, and customer service. Lead and support staff in performance of daily tasks.

Status:

$25/hour, Non-Exempt

Hourly, flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Supervisor:

Chill Department Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Customer Service:

  • Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary
  • Offer suggestions for purchases and ways to prepare products
  • Help customers place Special Orders

Personnel:

  • Assist in training of member workers and staff as required
  • Assist manager in scheduling and supervision of member workers
  • Identify and resolve work performance problems
  • Report personnel concerns to Chill Manager as necessary
  • Supervise and direct staff and member workers in work responsibilities
  • Set and maintain work priorities for department tasks
  • Schedule staff hours as needed

Merchandising/Stocking:

  • Assist Chill Manager with department merchandising
  • Ensure that shelves are well stocked, organized and fronted
  • Ensure that products, prices and shelf tags correspond correctly
  • Maintain organization of back stock
  • Organize shelf stocking work flow and cart placement to minimize disruptions to shoppers
  • Participate in periodic price maintenance
  • Prepare for and participate in periodic inventory
  • Participate in periodic end cap/display changeovers

Receiving:

  • In absence of Receiver, check deliveries to verify piece count and notify purchaser of discrepancies
  • Check for damage and unacceptable quality, notify purchaser of discrepancies
  • Help with unloading deliveries as needed
  • Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice and route invoice to buyer
  • Rotate overstock into storage

Department Maintenance:

  • Ensure that shelves, displays, coolers, bins, aisles and storage areas are maintained in clean, orderly condition
  • Remove cardboard and trash promptly
  • Sweep and mop floor when needed
  • Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures when working in those areas
  • Report equipment malfunctions/problems to appropriate parties as per departmental procedures
  • Participate in inventory as assigned

Administrative

  • Participate in inventory as assigned

Safety:

  • Handle all equipment safely.
  • Consistently practice (and model for others) safe and proper lifting procedures
  • Be mindful of potential hazards to customers and employees. Correct hazards as they occur
  • Use all equipment (including box cutters, ladders, and stepstools) in accordance with department safely procedures

Additional:

  • Attend Department and store meetings
  • Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 5/29/2026 Position Grocery Assistant Manager Position Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of grocery retail experience
  • Up to date knowledge of trends in natural foods industry
  • Ability to safely and consistently lift up to 50 lbs. throughout a shift
  • Ability to work shifts with constant standing throughout work day and frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching
  • Ability to work in cold areas (coolers, freezers) for extended periods
  • High levels of organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
  • Experience serving the public
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Consistent attention to details
  • Familiarity with basic office computer functions including spreadsheets, email, internet
  • Experience with computer Point-of-Sale systems a plus

Shift Various Shifts

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Honest Weight Food Co-op