Department Second Produce - Full Time

About Sobeys

Join Sobeys Inc., renowned as one of Canada's Top 100 employers, where your skills help us uphold excellence and positively influence our communities. With a family of 128,000 employees and franchise partners, we share a passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences. As a proudly Canadian company originating in Nova Scotia, Sobeys operates over 1,600 stores across all provinces under various banners including Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and more.

Role Overview

As Department Second Produce, you will provide friendly and professional customer service while supporting all functions within the Produce Department. You will oversee produce staff during the Produce Manager's absence and actively promote a culture focused on employee coaching and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver customer service tailored to individual needs
• Supervise produce team members when the Produce Manager is unavailable
• Encourage employee development and coaching initiatives
• Complete customer produce orders efficiently
• Receive and process incoming produce shipments
• Conduct daily produce preparation and ensure quality
• Merchandise the produce department attractively and effectively
• Apply and promote SMART retailing principles specific to the Atlantic region
• Maintain strict sanitation and hygiene standards within the department
• Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures
• Perform necessary administrative tasks related to department operations

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 12 months relevant experience in a similar retail or produce environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong ability to work independently within a fast-paced setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and capability to multitask effectively

Work Model and Location

This position requires on-site presence at least three days weekly to foster team collaboration and maintain office culture.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this full-time role ranges from $17.00 to $21.80 per hour, determined by factors including work location, experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. The total rewards package includes:

• Competitive health and dental benefits, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and employee and family assistance programs
• Retirement and savings plan opportunities
• 10% store discount at participating banners and access to multiple discount programs
• Learning and professional development resources
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid vacation and days off

Additional Information

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support recruitment efficiency; however, all hiring decisions are made by our teams. Successful candidates must provide legal documentation verifying their right to work during onboarding.