Produce Specialist — Fresh, Customer-Focused Service

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc.; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. in Capitola, CA is seeking a Produce Clerk to clean, trim, package, rotate and stock produce while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will help open and close the Produce department, assist customers with product selection, build displays, maintain pricing and freshness, and follow food safety policies. Previous grocery or produce experience is preferred, and basic reading, math and English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Previous produce experience in a retail, farm or distribution environment preferred.
• Basic ability to read and interpret documents required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Produce department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers.
• Cleans, trims, packages, prices, rotates and stocks produce department products.
• Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
• Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Produce knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. in Capitola, CA is seeking a Produce Clerk to clean, trim, package, rotate and stock produce while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will help open and close the Produce department, assist customers with product selection, build displays, maintain pricing and freshness, and follow food safety policies. Previous grocery or produce experience is preferred, and basic reading, math and English skills are required.