Produce Specialist: Fresh, Customer-Driven & Inventory Savvy

careers-naturalgrocers; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Bonus Pay

Vitamin Bucks program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Natural Grocers is seeking a Produce Assistant to support the Produce Manager in delivering a profitable, well-stocked produce department. The role focuses on world-class customer service, accurate inventory, and daily operations to keep the department fresh and inviting.

The position requires up-to-date food-safety training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably prior grocery or produce experience. Evening, weekend shifts and full-time hours are typical.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in grocery, retail or produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1 year of experience supervising others preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and stay focused on tasks.
• Sense of urgency and strong customer service skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail; cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide World Class Customer Service as a top priority.
• Assist the produce department manager with ordering and inventory control.
• Maintain a fresh, full, and inviting produce department.
• Handle register functions and process returns and cashier shifts.
• Train and monitor department personnel; conduct demos.
• Ensure safety, health, and company standards are met.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Supervising others (preferred)

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Natural Grocers is seeking a Produce Assistant to support the Produce Manager in delivering a profitable, well-stocked produce department. The role focuses on world-class customer service, accurate inventory, and daily operations to keep the department fresh and inviting.

The position requires up-to-date food-safety training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferably prior grocery or produce experience. Evening, weekend shifts and full-time hours are typical.