Houston Produce - Perishables Rep - Part-Time N SHEPHERD RD

Houston 26 Produce – Perishables Rep – Part‑Time – 2300 N Shepherd Rd

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland.

Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above.

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well‑stocked and well‑maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety/sanitation standards.

• Heart for people… commitment to work hard to make sure People come first.
• Head for business… a strong sense of how what you do affects our Customers and our success.
• Passion for results… initiative to step up and do what needs doing.

• High school diploma; customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Provides superior customer service.
• Takes orders by telephone or in person.
• Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections.

• Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product.
• Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products.
• Scans items on Telxon for production.
• Assists in technical areas as needed.

• Merchandises product effectively.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales.
• Makes regular announcements related to freshly‑produced items, and to increase sales.

• Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates and maintains equipment.
• Complies with H‑E‑B food safety and sanitation standards.
• Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures.

• Aguas
  :
  Peels, cuts, chops fresh fruits and vegetables; prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department.
• Floral
  :
  Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products; designs and executes merchandising programs; tracks seasonal record when appropriate.
• Market
  :
  Cuts, trims, and prepares meat; ensures proper product rotation and storage; maintains coolers and freezers; weighs, prices, and packages selections; operates power meat prep and process equipment.
• Produce
  :
  Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness; assists floral department when needed; communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples; cuts, wraps, and prices produce; maintains signing program.
• Seafood
  :
  Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish; weighs, prices, and packages selections; maintains coolers and freezers.

• Minimum age 18 (mandatory).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training.

• Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.

• Function in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Work with customers, staying attentive to their needs.
• Perform the following, based on your Department.

• Constantly reach at waist; frequently stand, walk, pivot; occasionally be exposed to wet, cold, hot conditions and loud noise.
• Demonstrate ability to lift 90 lbs and manage in excess of 90 lbs.

• Constantly reach at waist; frequently stand, walk, pivot; occasionally be exposed to wet, cold, hot conditions and loud noise.
• Demonstrate ability to lift 50 lbs and manage in excess of 50 lbs.

Entry level

Part‑time

Other

Industries:
Retail