Fruit & Vegetable Assistant

Exciting Career Opportunity
Almost 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.
Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.
What we offer you:
Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
• Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
• Vehicle leasing opportunities

About the opportunity:
The successful applicant will work closely and assist the Fruit & Veg Manager where they will be given the opportunity to treat the department as if it was their own. They will have the flexibility to modify the store's service and product line to suit the specific needs of the customers within the local area.
Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• Fresh food retail knowledge
• Experience in supervising team members (preferred, however not essential)
• An understanding of ordering, cost control expertise and gross profit
• Accurate staff rostering will be an advantage
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with both staff and management
• A flair for merchandising
• Strong leadership and delegation skills
• Commitment to work health and safety standards

To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:

• Display a passion for fresh food within the grocery retail industry
• Express a positive "can do" attitude
• Problem solve
• Lead by example
• Motivate a team
• Communicate effectively with management, employees, customers and external stakeholders