Produce Associate

Job Requirements

Role Title

Produce Associate

Manager

Produce Manager

Job Summary

As a part of the Sendik's team, the Produce Associate will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The Produce Associate is responsible for rotating, stocking and facing the Produce Department; ensuring the produce is of high quality and priced accurately. The Produce Associate will also assist the department with miscellaneous tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning, packaging produce, produce preparation and rotating stock in the coolers.

Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store-we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.

At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.

If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say "yes" to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere "Thank you for your business!"

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use "Red Truck Service" when additional assistance is needed.

Work Experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the Produce Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
• Assist customers in selecting produce, answer questions and offer suggestions as needed
• Stock, rotate and face Produce Department, including the floor and Produce Wall
• Assist Produce Department with packaging produce, pricing, stocking coolers and cleaning
• Assist Produce Department with minimal produce preparation such as, but not limited to, making juice and prepping produce
• Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Produce Department
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures
• Assist with all other Produce Department duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Eagerness to interact with customers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organization skills
• Ability to work at a fast paced and efficient manner
• Strong sense of team - ability to anticipate the needs of the team
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently regarding department needs and priorities, under general supervision
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds