Part-time Fresh Merchandise colleague

Overview

Summary :
To efficiently manage the stocking, organization, and presentation of fresh produce and perishable products on the sales floor, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for customers while maintaining product availability, food safety standards, and store appearance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Opening Procedures :

• Arrive on time for shift and participate in pre-shift meetings.

• Review daily tasks and priorities with the supervisor.

• Ensure assigned fresh areas are clean and ready for customers.

• Replace damaged or missing shelf labels in produce section.

• Confirm signage is accurate and up-to-date for fresh merchandise.

• Fresh Produce Culling and Quality Control :

• Conduct visual inspections of all produce for quality, freshness, and presentation standards.

• Cull damaged, overripe, or substandard produce items throughout shift.

• Remove expired or compromised products from displays immediately.

• Maintain attractive and appealing produce presentations.

• Stocking and Inventory Management :

• Replenish fresh merchandise from the backroom to the sales floor.

• Follow planograms to place products correctly in produce displays.

• Use FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method to rotate all fresh stock.

• Weigh cryo-vac items during case break procedures for accurate inventory.

• Report low inventory levels to the supervisor.

• Cold Chain Compliance :

• Maintain strict adherence to cold chain compliance standards for all perishable items.

• Monitor and record temperatures as required for produce, dairy, freezer, and meat sections.

• Ensure proper handling and storage procedures for temperature-sensitive products.

• Report any cold chain breaks or temperature concerns immediately.

• Backroom Coordination Support :

• Assist the backroom coordinator with all cold chain items including dairy, freezer, meat, and produce.

• Support receiving, organizing, and rotating backroom fresh inventory.

• Help maintain proper storage conditions and organization in cold storage areas.

• Zoning and Presentation :

• Keep fresh merchandise neat and organized in designated areas.

• Face products for a uniform appearance in produce displays.

• Remove damaged or misplaced items from fresh sections.

• Ensure all price tags and labels are visible and correctly positioned.

• Sign Maintenance :

• Check for and replace outdated, damaged, or missing signs in fresh areas.

• Ensure all promotional materials are current and displayed correctly.

• Remove expired promotional signage from produce and fresh sections.

• Area Maintenance :

• Keep assigned fresh areas clean and free of debris.

• Report any safety or maintenance issues affecting fresh merchandise areas.

• Assist in cleaning fresh produce displays, refrigerated cases, and related equipment.

• Closing Procedures :

• Conduct final quality checks and culling 30 minutes before closing.

• Ensure all fresh merchandise is organized and properly stored.

• Remove misplaced items and return them to their proper locations.

• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing fresh merchandise areas.

• Customer Service :

• Greet customers in fresh areas and assist with product locations and selections.

• Answer basic customer inquiries about produce quality and freshness.

• Direct customers to appropriate staff for complex fresh merchandise questions.

• Continuous Improvement :

• Stay updated on fresh product knowledge, seasonal items, and promotions.

• Actively seek feedback for personal improvement in fresh merchandise handling.

• Participate in additional training as required for food safety and handling.

Additional Duties :

• Assist with regular inventory counts for fresh merchandise.

• Support fresh merchandising, including setting up seasonal displays and promotional areas.

• Participate in curbside pickup for fresh items and store marketing initiatives.

• Help train new team members on fresh merchandise procedures.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors to ensure smooth fresh operations.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, particularly for quality assessment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to follow food safety directions and work independently or as part of a team.

• Physical ability to handle…