Produce Team Member- Part-Time

Maximizes the customers’ experience by creating attractive and abundant produce displays and by correctly handling/storing produce in accordance with organic standards. Delivers superb customer service and is able to answer questions customers have about produce, make suggestions on food preparation, including menu ideas.

Wage Range:  $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Part-time, 24 hours per week, night and weekend availability required

Essential Functions

• Self-starts and keeps moving; prioritizes well
• Prepares, rotates, displays produce with signs based on training & organic standards
• Assists with special orders
• Learns about new products
• Is able to make recipe suggestions
• Processes and stores all deliveries in a timely and accurate manner
• Minimizes spoilage
• Follows systems of sanitation and organization in the back room including emptying recycling, trash and removing pallets as needed
• Assists in the cleaning and stocking of restrooms
• Assists in cleaning store and equipment
• Receives product deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy
• Accurately and neatly stocks products
• Pays close attention to product and shelf tags
• Cleans up debris after stocking (cardboard, etc)
• Keeps pace with the team, working harmoniously throughout the store
• Assists with simple maintenance
• Provides back-up and assistance to Garden Department
• Assists Produce Manager in ordering products
• Assists Produce Manager in updating pricing and signs
• Assists Produce Manager in training new staff
• Communicates concerns and ideas to manager
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working in retail, preferably grocery or natural food store
• Knowledge of organic/natural products helpful
• Cooking/farming experience helpful
• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times
• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to maintain current food handler card
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating
• Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked

• 25% Employee Discount
• Lunch Discount
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.