Jimbo's · 3 weeks ago
PRODUCE CLERK (42714)
Jimbo's is a company focused on providing high-quality food and customer service. They are seeking a Produce Clerk to assist customers, maintain the produce department, and ensure a clean and appealing environment for customers.
Responsibilities
Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards
Assist customers with special requests or needs, including customer returns and special orders
Maintain Produce Department inventory and appearance through proper receiving, rotation, culling, storage, cleaning, organization, stocking, sampling, and creative merchandising
Reduce loss by properly recording all merchandise returns, damaged products, spoilage, and breakage
Build functional, attractive, and well-merchandised displays
Maintain accurate and appropriate signage
Gain knowledge of products, promotions, and issues relevant to the Natural Foods Industry, and utilize this knowledge to assist our customers, without violating FDA guidelines restricting prescribing and/or diagnosing
Follow the produce cut program recipes to produce consistent, high quality food items
Responsible for the presentation and set-up of produce cut program display: Clean, and full of fresh product
Communicate with the Produce Manager or Shift Leader on food products, and packaging to be ordered before items run out
Clean, wash, sanitize, and put away produce equipment, food storage, and utensils in an organized fashion
Maintain quality food handling standards by practicing proper food preparation, including proper handling of food to avoid cross contamination, proper rotation, and ensuring all food items stored in walk-in are properly covered, labeled, and dated
Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with Health Department regulations, which includes cleaning the prep room area, and hand sinks
Promptly respond to 'bagging assistance pages'
Use knives, baler, and all other equipment properly
Know store layout/product location to refer the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked
Attend scheduled Produce Department meetings and all store meetings
Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the department and the store
Adhere to all Produce Department and store policies as outlined by the Produce Manager, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Qualification
Required
Ability to understand and follow Department of Health regulations and needs to complete Food Handler's Certificate within 10 days of employment
Friendly, outgoing personality
Intermediate cutlery skills
Ability to read and understand recipes
Ability to perform basic math for recipe measurement
Strong communication skills
Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal
Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish tasks with little or no supervision
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. throughout any assigned shift unassisted
Ability to push/pull a loaded produce cart throughout any assigned shift unassisted
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder
Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch
Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion
Ability to reach above shoulders and horizontally to stock and retrieve inventory
Preferred
Previous produce experience and knowledge of natural foods products preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
401k plan – Employer matching
Paid time off accruals
20% Employee discount
Free Box Items for employees
Performance reviews (30-day, 6-month, Annual)
Quarterly Bonus*
Happy Hour Bonus*
Birthday Bonus*