Produce Fresh Cut Clerk

About the role

The primary responsibilities of the Produce Fresh Cut Clerk are to maintain outstanding guest service, prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and salads for the cut-fruit-area, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each guest receives outstanding service.
• Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and salads for the fresh-cut sales area.
• Ensure quality, freshness, selection and adequate quantity to meet expected sales.
• Comply with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Implement correct product preparation techniques.
• Use and operate related equipment such as pallet jack, hand truck, knives, safety cutters, cut resistant gloves, scales, garbage disposal, sink, etc.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and sanitation of work area, cooler and equipment.
• Assist in the training and development of peers; tactfully and pleasantly deal with guests.
• Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards, maintain orderly appearance of department and uniform.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by store or department management.

Requirements

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Food preparation, produce department and retail store experience preferred.
• Have a willingness to learn.
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to service excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication skills, organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Physical/Sensory Demands: Ability to stand for an extended period; able to lift 40 pounds frequently; use of knives and other equipment; moving and handling boxes of product throughout the store, which entails lifting and reaching, climbing and bending.