Produce Clerk

International Executive Service Corps; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

20% team member discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending arrangements

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, personal, and holiday

Job summary

Metropolitan Market, LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Produce Clerk to maintain high-quality displays, stock fresh produce, and provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will prioritize tasks effectively while delivering a welcoming shopping experience.

Our team values knowledge of produce products, safe handling practices, and the ability to work well with others to keep displays appealing and well organized.

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• One year of produce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product management and presentation in produce merchandising.
• Provide outstanding customer service and communicate product information to increase sales.
• Participate in physical inventories and inventory control.
• Ensure high-quality products are stocked; remove outdated product daily.
• Perform light housekeeping duties within the department.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Produce experience

Job description

THE ROLE

Our Produce Clerks are knowledgeable individuals who enjoy educating others about our delicious offerings, and ensuring our robust displays are clean, well-stocked and visually appealing. Our fast-paced environment requires team members to successfully prioritize between routine tasks (such as product management, food display upkeep and organization) and immediate guest needs. We seek outgoing, friendly individuals to help us showcase our tasty, fresh produce!

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO

• Maintain high-quality standards in product management and presentation, supporting and executing production of produce merchandising and displays.


• Provide outstanding customer service and readily communicate product information to increase sales, meet revenue goals, and best serve guests.


• Participate in physical inventories and practices inventory control.


• Ensure that highest quality products are stocked; appropriately remove and replace outdated product from sales areas on a daily basis.


• Effectively perform light housekeeping duties within the department.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

For this role, we seek candidates with a high level of self-motivation and initiative who can problem solve and have proven success working in a diverse team environment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines; they will possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

Our team members deliver exceptional customer service and possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills. Hired team members will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills.

We strive to find candidates with knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines. Ideally, our new Produce Clerk will have one year of produce experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay


• 20% team member discount


• Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)


• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)


• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)


• Company-funded disability and life insurance


• Employee Assistance Program available to all team members


• Retirement plans available to all team members


• Paid vacation, personal, and holiday time off


• Sick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements


• Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members


• Education support


• Career development opportunities


• Wage/salary range: $23.60 - $27.85

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.