Produce Clerk

Job Description


Title: Produce Clerk


Job Status


Full Time/Part Time


Department


Produce


Location


Kent's Market


Reports To


Produce Manager


A Produce Clerk's responsibilities include making sure that the produce department looks clean and that all product remains organized and aesthetically pleasing to our customers. They ensure that all product is easily accessible and remove expired product from displays. They must have excellent oral communication, leadership skills, and great customer service.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide frequent guest service through friendly behavior and extensive product knowledge.
• Stock items within the department and maintain merchandising standards.
• Work in cooler and backroom areas. Organize and put product away as assigned or needed.
• A produce clerk is responsible to maintain department standards and cleanliness. Some of this includes: food preparation (cutting fruit and vegetables, making salsas, etc.); operating equipment (carts, pallet jacks, box knives, etc.); cleaning (dishes, floors, counters, equipment, taking out garbage, etc.)
• Proper operation, respect, and care for equipment
• Produce Clerks follow all policy and food handling regulations to ensure proper food safety including: cleanliness during food preparation, proper hand washing and personal hygiene.
• Supports the team by taking on additional tasks or responsibilities as requested.

Position Requirements


MINIMUM AGE: 18 Years

• Please note: weekend shifts are required (holidays as applicable)
• PERMITS: Food Handlers (preferred - willing to train)
• Have a willingness to learn
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• A commitment to service excellence and guest satisfaction
• Strong communication skills, organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Regular on-site attendance is required

Physical/Sensory Demands


Ability to stand for an extended period of time. Able to lift 40 pounds frequently. Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store to conduct audits and safety inspections, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth


Benefits

• Benefits offering: Full time ONLY (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for advancement

Kent's Market is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.