Fruteria Lead: Fresh Fruit Team Leader

vallartasupermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Scholarships

Savings & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Fruteria Lead to manage daily operations of the cut fruit department, support the Produce Manager, and ensure quality, freshness and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced setting.

You will train staff, supervise daily activities, create appealing fruit displays, and help maintain compliance with health regulations while reducing shrink and meeting sales goals.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months grocery or food retail experience required.
• Knowledge of fruit preparation, quality control, and merchandising.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Willingness to transfer to other store locations if needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce Manager in planning and controlling Fruteria operations to meet sales, profit, and labor goals.
• Prepare cut fruit with consistent quality, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Lead team members in customer service, safety, and compliance with company policies.
• Train and mentor staff while modeling Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Rotate and replenish products, ensuring freshness and compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Create and maintain attractive fruit displays with proper signage and pricing.
• Audit pricing, tare weights, and inventory for accuracy and compliance.
• Order supplies, packaging, and utensils as needed to avoid out-of-stocks.
• Monitor and reduce shrink by controlling inventory and implementing preventative measures.
• Greet customers, assist with selections, and provide custom cut-fruit items.
• Promote sales with suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Follow and enforce Vallarta’s dress code and safety policies.
• Report team concerns, injuries, or incidents promptly to management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Fruit preparation

Quality control

Merchandising

English proficiency

Training staff

Team supervision

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Fruteria Lead to manage daily operations of the cut fruit department, support the Produce Manager, and ensure quality, freshness and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced setting.

You will train staff, supervise daily activities, create appealing fruit displays, and help maintain compliance with health regulations while reducing shrink and meeting sales goals.