Fresh Cut Department Clerk - Full Time

Ridleys-Family-Markets-Inc; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridleys-Family-Markets-Inc is seeking a Produce Fresh Cut Clerk to join our store team. You will prepare fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads for the cut fruit area, maintain outstanding guest service, and support daily store operations.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma or equivalent, food prep or produce experience preferred, plus a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. Able to stand long hours and lift up to 40 pounds; evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Food preparation, produce department and retail store experience preferred.
• 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 multitask.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each guest receives outstanding service.
• Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables and salads for the fresh cut sales area. Ensure quality, freshness, selection, and adequate quantity to meet expected sales.
• Comply with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
• Implement correct product preparation techniques. Use and operate related equipment such as pallet jack, hand truck, knives, safety cutters, cut resistant gloves, scales, garbage disposal, sink, etc.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of work area, cooler and equipment.
• Assist in the training and development of peers, tactfully and pleasantly deal with guests.
• Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards, maintain orderly appearance of department and uniform.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by store or department management.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Safety knives

Scales

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Possible ‘Reasonable Accommodations’ will be researched to determine if any are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any essential job duties.

The primary responsibilities of the Produce Fresh Cut Clerk position are to maintain outstanding guest service, prepare fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads for the cut fruit area, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team.

1. Ensure each guest receives outstanding service.
2. Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables and salads for the fresh cut sales area. Ensure quality, freshness, selection, and adequate quantity to meet expected sales.
3. Comply with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
4. Implement correct product preparation techniques. Use and operate related equipment such as pallet jack, hand truck, knives, safety cutters, cut resistant gloves, scales, garbage disposal, sink, etc.
5. Ensure safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of work area, cooler and equipment.
6. Assist in the training and development of peers, tactfully and pleasantly deal with guests.
7. Uphold merchandising and store cleanliness standards, maintain orderly appearance of department and uniform.
8. Perform all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity.
9. Perform other tasks as assigned by store or department management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Food preparation, produce department and retail store experience preferred.
• 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 multitask
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business
• Regular on-site attendance is required

Requirements

Ability to stand for an extended period. Able to lift 40 pounds frequently. Use of knives and other equipment. Move and handle boxes of product throughout the store, which entails lifting and performing all functions as set forth.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.