Produce Clerk

Reports to: Produce Manager

Position Summary

The Produce Clerk will work closely with the Produce Manager to provide top-quality produce and friendly, upbeat customer service to all member-owners and customers while running an efficient, safe and fun produce department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

Provide prompt, friendly customer service to our owner-members

Promote products with samples and serving suggestions Merchandising

Work with the Manager to ensure excellent produce presentation, department cleanliness, creation of seasonal displays and maintaining accurate signage.

Keep displays as full as possible to give feeling of abundance.

Stay up to date on seasonal and new products.

Department Maintenance

Understand proper handling, storage, rotation and produce culling techniques

Assist with receiving and unloading of produce and goods

Ensure accuracy of all department labels and signs

Other Responsibilities

Increase knowledge of local, organic, and conventional produce and produce industry

Assist with monthly inventories when necessary

Perform any other tasks assigned by the produce manager

Qualifications

Food worker's card

At least one year of experience in retail produce

Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices and organic certification regulations

Organized, consistently follows through on commitments

Communications skills—gives clear directions, listens well

Dedication to ensuring the customer has the best possible experience

Ability to stand for long periods, ability to exert force, push, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Regular, predictable attendance

Knowledge of produce identification, storage, use, and preparation

Ability to manage multiple demands and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and motivate self and others

Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner

Work Environment:

Grocery Store, cool and warm areas in various departments