Produce Clerk

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother's Market & Kitchen in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking a Produce Clerk to maintain fresh displays and assist customers with produce questions. You will stock, rotate, and merchandise fruits and vegetables while supporting a friendly, fast-paced team environment.

Ideal candidates have prior customer service experience and basic math/inventory skills, with a preference for knowledge of natural/organic produce. Competitive hourly pay is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Experience with produce is a plus.
• Basic math and inventory handling skills.
• Familiarity with natural foods or organic produce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service with a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Stock, rotate, and maintain fresh produce and packaged fruits/vegetables.
• Remove spoiled items and ensure displays are fresh and appealing.
• Water, trim, and merchandise produce and floral items as needed.
• Help customers locate items and provide information about produce and diets.
• Receive, inspect, and organize deliveries.
• Set up and take down seasonal displays.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in the department.
• Coordinate returns or credits with suppliers when applicable.
• Work with team members and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Produce or Store Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Produce knowledge

Math & inventory

Job description

At Mother’s Market, we’re committed to providing our customers with the freshest, highest-quality fruits and vegetables. As a Produce Clerk, you’ll play a key role in maintaining vibrant displays, ensuring product freshness, and supporting an excellent customer experience. From rotating stock to helping customers discover new produce, this is a hands‑on role for someone who values quality, service, and teamwork.

Hourly Pay:

$16.90 – $24.00

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plus great in-store discounts

What You’ll Do

• Deliver exceptional customer service with a friendly, helpful attitude
• Stock, rotate, and maintain fresh produce and packaged fruits/vegetables
• Remove spoiled or damaged items and ensure all displays are fresh and appealing
• Water, trim, and merchandise produce and floral items as needed
• Help customers locate items and provide information about fruits, vegetables, and alternative diets
• Receive, inspect, and organize deliveries
• Set up and take down seasonal displays
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in the department
• Coordinate returns or credits with suppliers when applicable
• Work with team members and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Produce or Store Manager

Experience & Skills

• Previous customer service experience required
• Experience with produce is a plus
• Basic math and inventory handling skills
• Familiarity with natural foods, health-conscious diets, or organic produce preferred

Customer Focus & Abilities

• Friendly, team-oriented, and detail-focused
• Able to communicate product knowledge clearly and helpfully
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Physically able to perform stocking and lifting duties safely and efficiently

Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Lift and carry boxes and crates up to 75 lbs.
• Squat, bend, and climb ladders as needed
• Reach overhead and stock shelves using carts, box cutters, and dollies
• Work in varying conditions, including wet or cold environments

Schedule Requirements

• Must have flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Why Join Mother’s Market?

We’re a mission-driven company focused on health, sustainability, and outstanding service. You’ll join a supportive team where you can grow, make an impact, and help people live healthier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.