Fresh Produce Clerk - Part-Time, Customer-Centric

New Pioneer Food Co-op; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Retirement plan options

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City is seeking a friendly Produce Clerk to support daily department operations and create a fresh, welcoming produce experience for customers.

You will stock displays, assist customers, handle product preparation, and maintain signage and cleanliness with a focus on quality, freshness, and teamwork.

This is a part-time, non-exempt role with 18-28 hours per week, offering competitive pay and opportunities to grow within a cooperative community.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred in retail or food service.
• Team oriented with strong communication and reliability.
• Knowledge of food safety practices a plus.
• Experience in grocery/produce helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming customer service throughout the department and store.
• Stock displays, racks, bins, and coolers fully and attractively to convey abundance, quality, and freshness.
• Cull displays throughout shifts, removing low quality product following established quality and shrink procedures.
• Trim, wash, bundle, and prepare produce following department standards and priorities.
• Maintain accurate, clean signage, labels, and pricing across the department.
• Support receiving, rotation, and back stock organization while checking for quality and damage.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across displays, coolers, and workspaces.
• Assist customers with product questions, selection guidance, samples, special orders, and carry outs.
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food safety

Retail experience

Communication

Reliability

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City is seeking a friendly Produce Clerk to support daily department operations and create a fresh, welcoming produce experience for customers.

You will stock displays, assist customers, handle product preparation, and maintain signage and cleanliness with a focus on quality, freshness, and teamwork.

This is a part-time, non-exempt role with 18-28 hours per week, offering competitive pay and opportunities to grow within a cooperative community.