Irvine Store Produce Department Associate

Jimmy Jazz; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift certificates

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Job summary

Marukai in Irvine, CA is hiring a Produce Clerk (temporary) to stock and maintain the Produce Department. You will greet customers, answer questions, and help with sales techniques while keeping the area clean and well-presented.

Responsibilities include stocking, labeling, wrapping produce, and operating equipment like pallet jacks and slicers. A CA Food Handling license or ability to obtain one is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives and operate power-driven machinery.
• CA Food Handling license or ability to obtain one.
• No experience required, but 1–2 years in similar environment preferred.
• Prior grocery store Produce Dept. experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and unpacking Produce.
• Maintain Produce Dept. condition per company standards.
• Ensure produce is rotated, fresh, and properly merchandised.
• Check product area temperature for freshness and quality.
• Wrap and label produce items as needed.
• Operate pallets jacks, scissor lift, baler, and scrub machines.
• Keep store areas clean and sanitized.
• Work environment may be in extreme temperatures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Reading and writing

Math basics

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Scale

Knife

Wrapper

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Scissor lift

Baler

Compactor

Scrub machine

Job description

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• Location 14120 Culver Drive,Irvine, CA, 92604,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Grocery Store, Produce , Store Clerk
• Industry Produce, Grocery , Retail
• Employee Type Temporary
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

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Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES in the Produce Department (Produce Clerk) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to):

• Stocking and unpacking Produce
• Setting up and maintaining the condition of the Produce Department according to company standards
• Ensures produce is handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised
• Checks product area temperature to ensure freshness and quality
• Processing and/or wrapping produce items prior to filling designated areas
• Cutting, labeling, and wrapping produce
• Operating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep
• Must clean and sanitize work areas
• Work Environment will be in extreme temperature

Customer Service:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience in a grocery store produce department is preferred
• Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aid
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, deli, and sushi meat while performing job duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable with working in a kitchen environment
• Must be able to follow recipes and accurately measure ingredients
• Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucks
  Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's Certificate

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Summary

Employee Benefits:

• - Up to $300 Tokyo Central store gift certificates for all new hire hourly employees over the first year
• - Benefits available according to ACA – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K