Early-Morning Produce Specialist: Freshness & Display

Mackenthun's Fine Foods; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Shift differentials

10% discount at Mackenthun’s locations

Referral bonuses

Dietitian services

Job summary

Mackenthun's Fine Foods is seeking a Produce Team member for early morning shifts on weekends and certain dates throughout the season. This part-time role involves stocking, merchandising, and assisting customers in the produce department.

You will ensure fresh products, accurate signage, and friendly, knowledgeable service while maintaining department cleanliness and organization. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Education & experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, basic math, attention to detail, dependable work ethic.
• Desirable: Retail or grocery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stocking & Merchandising: Receive/unpack produce deliveries, stock shelves, create displays, rotate stock using FIFO, ensure signage and pricing.
• Customer Service: Help customers select produce, answer questions about origins, quality, uses, provide friendly service.
• Quality Control: Inspect freshness, remove damaged items, monitor quality to meet standards.
• Cleaning & Organization: Keep shelves and back areas clean, maintain proper storage temperatures, sanitize surfaces.
• Sales & Inventory: Assist with inventory levels and ordering, report shortages, help meet sales goals through proper stocking and pricing.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Dependable work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mackenthun's Fine Foods is seeking a Produce Team member for early morning shifts on weekends and certain dates throughout the season. This part-time role involves stocking, merchandising, and assisting customers in the produce department.

You will ensure fresh products, accurate signage, and friendly, knowledgeable service while maintaining department cleanliness and organization. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required.