Produce Champion

Healthy Planet; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Planet is looking for a Produce Champion to celebrate freshness, curate engaging displays, and share expert knowledge with customers. You’ll help customers discover seasonal favorites, unpack deliveries, and rotate stock with precision to keep the department inviting and vibrant.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced grocery setting with a passion for wellness, local produce, and sustainable practices, while contributing to a friendly team and to the store’s overall goals.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in produce, grocery, or fresh food retail preferred.
• Deep understanding of produce handling, ripeness, and seasonal trends.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and merchandising presentation.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming environment by greeting and assisting customers with produce inquiries.
• Offer product recommendations based on seasonality, taste, preparation, and wellness goals.
• Share knowledge on storage techniques, ripeness, and freshness to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Promote new and featured products through demos, signage, and conversation.
• Mentor team members by sharing insights and leading by example.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Retail experience

Job description

At Healthy Planet, our Produce Champion are the guardians of freshness and the storytellers of our produce department. You’ll bring the bounty of nature to life—curating vibrant displays, sharing expert product knowledge, and ensuring every customer walks away inspired to eat well and live well.

Whether it’s unpacking farm-fresh deliveries, helping a customer discover a new seasonal favorite, or trimming, stocking, and rotating with precision—you’ll turn everyday fruits and vegetables into an unforgettable shopping experience. This is the perfect role for someone who’s passionate about food, customer service, and creating a produce department that truly stands out.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Engagement

• Create a warm, welcoming environment by greeting and assisting customers with produce inquiries
• Offer product recommendations based on seasonality, taste, preparation, and wellness goals
• Share knowledge on storage techniques, ripeness, and freshness to reduce waste and improve quality
• Promote new and featured products through demos, signage, and conversation
• Mentor team members by sharing insights and leading by example

Product Handling & Quality Assurance

• Receive and verify produce shipments, reporting any shortages or quality issues
• Trim, wrap, and merchandise produce to company freshness and food safety standards
• Rotate and replenish stock consistently to prevent spoilage and reduce shrink
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and participate in stock counts and ordering feedback
• Build compelling and organized displays that reflect seasonality and support sales goals
• Ensure signage, labels, and pricing are current and visually clear
• Contribute creative merchandising ideas to highlight key products and local partnerships
• Support storewide campaigns and themes with fresh, on-brand displays

Operations & Sustainability

• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, knives, and scales safely and effectively
• Keep produce coolers, prep areas, and displays clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Follow all SOPs for receiving, storage, and temperature control
• Support sustainability efforts by minimizing waste and encouraging eco-friendly practices

Training & Compliance

• Completion of required Lessonly training modules
• Ongoing participation in workshops and brand education sessions to stay current on wellness trends and company initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to attendance, punctuality, team collaboration, and reliability

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in produce, grocery, or fresh food retail preferred
• Deep understanding of produce handling, ripeness, and seasonal trends
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and merchandising presentation
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, reach, and be on your feet throughout your shift
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of organic and local produce, food sustainability, or wellness is an asset

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are…

• A produce enthusiast who loves making fresh food exciting for others
• Naturally organized with an eye for presentation and quality
• A curious and confident educator who enjoys helping people make informed food choices
• Passionate about wellness, local food systems, and sustainability
• Energetic, team-oriented, and ready to roll up your sleeves and grow with us

Life at Healthy Planet

At Healthy Planet, we believe that our biggest strength lies in fostering a work environment where our employees feel at home and can be their true selves. We operate as a family, supporting each other to thrive both personally and professionally. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for making a positive impact on the world.

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At Healthy Planet we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Healthy Planet hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled