Fresh Cut Associate

Harmons Grocery; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmons Grocery in Midvale, UT is seeking a Produce Prep Associate to maintain quality standards and stock levels for all freshly prepared produce, salsas, and guacamole. You will prepare and package fresh-cut items, receive and stock products, and provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires attention to pricing, adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, and flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Prior food handling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Enjoys working with and handling produce items.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with all varieties of fruits and vegetables and being able to tell when they are ripe.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills to communicate with customers and fellow associates.
• Must be able to accept constructive feedback and be accountable for own and team success.
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven and self-directed.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures.
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides.
• Maintains the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department.
• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, with emphasis on ad items.
• Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets Harmons’ standards.
• Delivers excellent service to all customers.
• Prepares fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, per Harmons guidelines.
• Prepares food for special orders and events.
• Receives and stocks product.
• Assists as needed for the success of the produce department.

Skills

Food handler permit

Produce handling

Policy interpretation

Fruit & vegetable knowledge

Organization & planning

Communication skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED preferred

Job description

$15.00 - $18.92 PER HOUR

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all freshly prepared products in the produce department.This person will be preparing and packaging fresh cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, receiving and stocking product, following production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department
• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
• Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
• Delivers excellent service to all customers
• Prepares all fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, etc. following
• Harmons guidelines and recipes
• Prepares food for special orders and events
• Receives and stocks product
• Receives and stocks product
• Assists as needed to ensure the success of the produce department as a whole

MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Consistent and daily interaction with store associates
• Consistent and daily interaction with customers

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Current Food Handler’s Permit
• Enjoys working with and handling produce items
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Familiarity with all varieties of fruits and vegetables and being able to tell when they are ripe
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent and forward focused
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries.Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.