Produce Associate

About the Role

We are currently seeking team members to assist in our robust Produce Department. As a Produce Associate, you will be responsible for all produce stocking responsibilities, providing exemplary hospitality, and maintaining the highest quality of produce for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest and provide exceptional hospitality on the sales floor; assist guests with necessary research.
• Stock all produce items on the produce floor, ensuring beautiful displays.
• Cull and rotate produce to maintain the highest quality on the sales floor.
• Prep and bag produce for sale.
• Return damaged or poor-quality product to Receiving for credit and write clear credit notes.
• Dispose of culled product appropriately and brainstorm alternative uses (e.g., cut fruit or café).
• Ensure proper signage for all produce, verify accuracy of shelf tags, and communicate needs to the department manager.
• Adjust displays to maintain stock levels, highlighting faster-selling items when products are out of stock.
• Maintain knowledge of Produce department products, standards, procedures, and protocols.

Qualifications

If you are passionate about fresh produce, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and thrive in a team-focused setting, this role may be perfect for you. We value curiosity, great ideas, and a dedication to exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Enthusiasm for food, cooking, and produce.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and hospitality skills.

Benefits

• Generous store discount: 20% off center store items and café, 30% off wellness, 20% off wine, and 10% off beer.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks PTO, increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year; part-time staff accrue up to 56 hours of sick time per year.
• Health Insurance: Company pays 75% for single coverage (employee pays 25%); 50/50 split for employee plus one or family.
• 401(k) for full-time staff: 100% vested from day one with employer match (100% match on first 3% of contributions, 50% match on contributions above 3% up to 5%).
• Well-Being Program and premium membership access to Insight Timer app.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Celtics Tickets.
• Health Spending Accounts, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance.
• Short Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance.
• Flex Spending Accounts, Income Advance Program with North Country Federal Credit Union.

Pay

This position has a pay range of $15.50 - $16.29 per hour, with previous experience considered.

Schedule

Open shifts, mid-shifts, and closing shifts available.

Location

222 Dorset St, South Burlington.

Essential Behaviors

• Make Someone’s Day: Bring genuine enthusiasm daily, interact freely with guests, and leave them happier than when they arrived. Use positive energy to uplift teammates.
• Move Fast and Be Thorough: Work with urgency while maintaining excellence, connecting with guests, and completing tasks efficiently.
• Create a Team People Want to Stay On: Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment where everyone thrives and grows together.
• Show Up: Be fully present, reliable, and invested in your role, bringing authentic energy every day.
• “What Can I Do?”: Proactively anticipate and address the needs of coworkers and guests, helping achieve collective goals.
• Come with a Solution: Identify pain points and offer creative solutions, adapting to change with grace.
• Own It: Hold yourself and your team accountable, celebrate successes, and pay attention to details.
• Seek Knowledge: Embrace feedback, reflect on performance, and pursue growth through new challenges and learning opportunities.