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Produce Clerk – (Seattle & Tukwila Store)

TITLE: PRODUCE CLERK

REPORTS TO: Produce Supervisor, Produce Assistant Manager, Produce Manager

STATUS: Full Time/Part Time
DAYS/HOURS: 2-6 days, 15 – 40 hours (depend on status & availability)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible fulfill produce needs of the customers by ensuring a great selection of fresh, quality produce are available at all times, trimmed and displayed properly.

DUTIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Always greet the customers with a smile and thank you. Be courteous and respectful.
Learn products for better service, advise customers of quality, freshness and availability of products and assist/direct customers to product location, both produce and other department’s products.
Provide customers information on product use and benefits. Offer recipes and menu suggestions, information on products and cooking techniques. Cross merchandise and cross selling when opportunities arise.
Offer samples of produce to customers when appropriate and approved by manager.
Handle customer complaints and if necessary, contact the Produce Manager or other management team.

PRODUCE DEPARTMENT

Provide quality produce by culling, trimming, wrapping and discarding substandard items.
Adhere to and maintain all washing and crisping of vegetables procedures.
Monitor product movement and maintain adequate stock on racks/displays in a presentable manner.
Check produce daily to ensure freshness, good presentation and quality meet department standards. Re-trim, cull, rotate, fill and discard substandard items.
Spray vegetables with water to maintain freshness and attractiveness.
Ensure all tags and price labels are accurate and in compliance with COOL (Country of Origin Labels).
Store products received in proper locations.
Maintain a clean and organized department. Keep both front and back of the department clean, uncluttered and clear of debris including aisles, cooler/display racks, walk-in coolers, storage areas etc…

PERFORM ANY OTHER REASONABLE REQUESTS MADE BY MANAGEMENT

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Follow company/department standards, policies and procedures.
Be professional and able to work as a positive team member.
Be well organized, detail oriented, complete assigned work accurately, efficiently an on a timely basis.
Know what is required of your job, follow instructions, prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Able to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment.
Follow State and Federal safety rules and regulations as well as company safety programs.

PREFERRED SKILLSETS, QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES and ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Excellent customer service.
Prior retail experience and knowledge of Asian produce is preferred, but not required.
Flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
Standing for long period of times.
Able to frequently lift up 35-50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
Lifting, bending, hauling and stacking.
Cuts from the use of knives.
Exposure to cold/wet conditions.
Pesticides, bleach and other cleaning chemicals.

Training:

Training for this position will take place at our Seattle store for a period of 4-6 weeks

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