Fresh Fruit Clerk — Customer-Centric, Fast-Paced Role

Vallarta Supermarkets; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in California is seeking a friendly Fruteria Clerk to support day-to-day fruit operations, prep fresh-cut fruit, stock displays, and maintain cleanliness with food-safety standards.

You will greet customers, assist with custom fruit cuts, monitor temperatures, rotate stock, follow schedules set by the Fruteria Lead, and work a flexible daytime to weekend schedule in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous, and customer-oriented personality.
• Basic knowledge of fruit handling, cutting, and food safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label fresh-cut fruit according to Vallarta's Production Tool guidelines.
• Accurately record inventory and production, including inter-departmental transfers.
• Stock, rotate, and maintain fruit displays to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Monitor proper food storage temperatures and follow Health Department regulations.
• Keep Fruteria tools, equipment, and workstations clean and sanitized.
• Follow production schedules set by the Fruteria Lead or Produce Manager.
• Greet and assist customers with fresh fruit selections and custom cut-fruit items.
• Promote sales using suggestive selling techniques while ensuring extraordinary service.
• Build and maintain visually appealing displays with proper signage and pricing.
• Communicate supply needs (packaging, utensils, etc.) to the lead or manager.
• Support fellow team members and attend meetings/training as scheduled.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation policies; ensure safe and clean work areas.
• Abide by Vallarta's company policies and uphold the Nuestra CASA pledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

English basics

Team player

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in California is seeking a friendly Fruteria Clerk to support day-to-day fruit operations, prep fresh-cut fruit, stock displays, and maintain cleanliness with food-safety standards.

You will greet customers, assist with custom fruit cuts, monitor temperatures, rotate stock, follow schedules set by the Fruteria Lead, and work a flexible daytime to weekend schedule in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.