Fruteria Lead FT

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA seeks a Fruteria Lead to manage the daily Fruteria operations, ensuring freshness, quality, and outstanding customer service while supporting the Produce Manager in achieving sales and labor goals.

The role includes hands-on training, supervising daily activities, creating appealing fruit displays, and enforcing health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have 3–6 months grocery experience and strong merchandising knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months grocery or food retail experience required.
• Knowledge of fruit preparation, quality control, and merchandising.
• Ability to train and motivate team members.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

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

Training

Merchandising

Food safety

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store; we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Fruteria Lead manages the daily operations of the cut fruit department, ensuring quality, freshness, and outstanding customer service. This role supports the Produce Manager in reaching sales and labor goals, reducing shrink, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The Fruteria Lead also provides hands-on training, supervises daily activities, and helps create attractive and well-stocked displays that showcase fresh fruit to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Perform additional 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, customer-oriented personality with leadership skills.
• 3–6 months of grocery or food retail experience required.
• Knowledge of fruit preparation, quality control, and merchandising.
• Ability to train and motivate team members.
• 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.
• Fast-paced retail Produce and Fruteria department.
• Exposure to perishable fruit and refrigerated environments.
• Collaborative, team-focused setting.
• 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.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution.

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