Produce Assistant

About the role

The Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce department.

Responsibilities

• Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies
• Creating an inviting, full and shopable produce department
• Assisting the produce department manager in ordering for the department and maintaining accurate inventory levels
• Assisting the department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing
• Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day
• Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce
• Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received
• Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards
• Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards
• Offering and following up on special orders
• Assisting in training and monitoring department personnel
• Conducting active and passive demos
• Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department
• Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks
• Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees
• Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support
• Continually increasing product knowledge
• Utilizing email and IS programs as needed
• Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee
• Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays
• Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings
• This position has limited Manager on Duty functions but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store
• All employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of experience in grocery, retail or produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus
• 1 year of experience supervising others preferred
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable
• Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand
• Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and follow through
• Must be cashier trained and able to count currency
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Requirements

• Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs.
• Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift
• Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse
• Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift
• Must be able to frequently reach above chest
• Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed
• Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite
• Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress

Benefits

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision