Produce Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Produce Associate to join our team at Festival Foods. As a Produce Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining stock levels in the produce department, replenishing products as needed, and providing exceptional service to all guests.

• Provides customer service to guests
• Assists guests with finding items they are looking for on or off the sales floor
• Takes orders and other special requests
• Answers the telephone and assists callers using proper phone etiquette
• Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues when a guest is not satisfied with the service or product received
• Stocking and maintaining product levels
• Fills all items on display
• Makes sure products are rotated, using first in first out method
• Follows display standards
• Makes sure the sales floor is clean and tidy; no messes or spills
• Maintains Produce supplies (i.e. roll bags, twist ties, etc.)
• Logs Sheets
• Takes temperatures of everything regularly
• Fills out rotation sheets daily
• Records shrink daily
• Maintains Produce Cooler
• Rotates items within the cooler, first in-first out method
• Keeps the cooler clean and organized at all times
• Product Order
• Responsible for ordering some product (i.e. dips, spices, herbs, etc.)

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment
• Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies
• Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises
• Knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions

The Produce Clerk is a part-time hourly position, scheduled 28 hours a week or less. The shift to be worked will vary, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.