Produce Assistant

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The Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce department.

USD $16.00/Hr.

01/16/2026

• Providing world‑class customer service as a number one priority.
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
• Creating an inviting, full and shopable produce department.
• Assisting the produce department manager in ordering for the department and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Assisting the department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day.
• Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling / storing produce.
• Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received.
• Ensuring all in‑stock products / conditions meet company standards.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards.
• Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards.
• Offering and following up on special orders.
• Assisting in training and monitoring department personnel.
• Conducting active and passive demos.
• Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department.
• Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for Equipped breaks.
• Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
• Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure / Function statements and / or statements of nutritional support.
• Continually increasing product knowledge.
• Utilizing email and IS programs as needed.
• Completing DSR andombi cash‑processing may гуман require absence of any other qualified employee.
• Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings.
• This position has limited Manager on Duty functions but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store.

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities, all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in grocery, retail or produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1 year of experience supervising others preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand.
• Possess a sense of unordered urgency in the completion of tasks.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow thru.
• Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

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Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short‑term disability insurance)
• 皇冠 Company Paid Short‑Term Disability…