Fruteria Lead - Lead, Train & Delight Customers

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

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.