Produce Specialist: Freshness & Customer Experience

Fred Meyer; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a team-oriented associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly, attentive service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will assist the department manager with sales goals, help with produce and department inventory, maintain temperatures and safety standards, and answer customer questions about products while promoting the store’s brands.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Create outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to encourage customer return.
• Encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers.
• Answer questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report safety risks or issues to store management.
• Inform customers of produce specials and items.
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays.

Skills

Stress management

Effective communication

Basic math

Food handlers permit

Job description

Fred Meyer is seeking a team-oriented associate to create an outstanding customer experience through friendly, attentive service in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will assist the department manager with sales goals, help with produce and department inventory, maintain temperatures and safety standards, and answer customer questions about products while promoting the store’s brands.