Fruteria Clerk PT

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

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At Vallarta Supermarkets,we'remore than just a grocerystore,we'rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We'reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou'repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we'dlove to meet you!

About the Role

TheFruteriaClerk supports the day-to-day operations of theFruteria(cut fruit) department by preparing fresh-cut fruit, stocking displays,maintainingcleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role is essential to creating a fresh, welcoming environment for customers while modeling Vallarta's Core Values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, package, and label fresh-cut fruit according to Vallarta's Production Tool guidelines.
• Accurately record inventory and production, includinginter-departmental transfers.
• Stock, rotate, and maintainfruit displays to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Monitor proper food storage temperatures and follow Health Department regulations.
• KeepFruteriatools, equipment, and workstations clean and sanitized.
• Follow production schedules set by theFruteriaLead or Produce Manager.
• Greetandassistcustomers with fresh fruit selections and custom cut-fruit items.
• Promote sales using suggestive selling techniques while ensuring extraordinary service.
• Buildandmaintainvisually 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.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods(6-8 hours/day).

Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.

Use hands frequently for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.

Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to perishable products.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Basicunderstanding of English language.
• Prior grocery or food retail experience a plus, but notrequired,on-the-job training provided.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-pacedFruteriaand Produce Department.
• Exposure toperishable fruits, refrigerated environments, and changing conditions.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).