Produce Sales Associate (Seasonal)

Eataly; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly in Santa Clara is seeking a Produce Sales Associate to stock and display fresh produce while delivering outstanding customer service. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager and supports deliveries, merchandising, and back stock management.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and teamwork to maintain quality standards. This seasonal position offers potential for growth and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively multitask and organize workflow.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate, and face fresh produce per department procedure; maintain quality and freshness.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Receive deliveries, verify orders and invoices; note discrepancies.
• Ensure floor sets and signage are presented attractively per standards.
• Rotate items using FIFO; maintain back stock and storage.
• Communicate needs and issues to Market Manager promptly.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to procedures.
• Assist with events and product replenishment as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Multitasking

Instruction comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

A Produce Sales Associate is responsible for stocking and displaying fresh produce products while providing exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

• Stocks, rotates and faces fresh produce products according to department procedure; trimming, washing, culling and crisping produce to ensure quality and freshness and limit shrink
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting, assisting customers, taking special orders and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
• Receives product deliveries, ensures order and invoice accuracy and notes discrepancies according to established departmental procedures to ensure freshness and quality
• Checks to ensure that all floor sets, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. are faced and merchandised attractively as per quality standards
• Ensures all items are rotated by first in first out (FIFO) standards
• Organizes and maintains back stock and warehouse storage according to department standards
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with customers on upcoming events, new merchandise and product replenishment to increase sales
• Maintains a safe and cleanly work environment according to all department procedures, federal and state regulations
• Communicates fresh produce needs, adjustments, and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a grocery setting preferred
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to effectively multitask and organize workflow
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Job Requirements

• Ability to exert well‑paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds in weight
• Ability to use hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder, label maker and cleaning supplies

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set at $19 an hour.

Seasonal Opportunity with Potential for Long-Term Growth!

This is a seasonal position expected to run three months or through the first week of January 2027, with the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of our team! Several of our seasonal team members have continue their journey with us beyond the holiday season. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.