Produce Sales Associate (Seasonal)

About the role

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly is different, with its own character and theme, all with the same aim: for guests to eat authentic Italian food at restaurants, cafés, and to-go counters; shop a selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products; and learn through classes and the team's product knowledge.

A Produce Sales Associate is responsible for stocking and displaying fresh produce products while providing exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

Responsibilities

• Stocks, rotates, and faces fresh produce products according to department procedure; trimming, washing, culling, and crisping produce to ensure quality and freshness and limit shrink
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting, assisting customers, taking special orders, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
• Receives product deliveries, ensures order and invoice accuracy, and notes discrepancies according to established departmental procedures to ensure freshness and quality
• Checks to ensure that all floor sets, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. are faced and merchandised attractively as per quality standards
• Ensures all items are rotated by first in first out (FIFO) standards
• Organizes and maintains back stock and warehouse storage according to department standards
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with customers on upcoming events, new merchandise, and product replenishment to increase sales
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment according to all department procedures, federal and state regulations
• Communicates fresh produce needs, adjustments, and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a grocery setting preferred
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to effectively multitask and organize workflow
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Requirements

• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds in weight
• Ability to use hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder, label maker, and cleaning supplies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Referral bonus program

Pay

Pay range is set at $19 an hour.

Schedule

This is a seasonal position expected to run three months or through the first week of January 2027, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of the team. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.