Merchandising·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
Have 1–3 years of customer service experience in a busy grocery store or similar environment; this experience is preferred.
Work well as part of a dynamic, diverse team.
Correctly and safely use standard produce department equipment.
Have knowledge of produce, production processes, quality control, costs, and related techniques.
Follow safety rules and actively prevent accidents.
Be available and willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand, bend, reach, twist, and turn for up to four hours continuously.
Be at least 18 years old.
Complete a background check as a new hire.
Responsibilities
Maintain the produce department's cleanliness, organization, and inventory to support a positive customer shopping experience.
Replenish shelves and displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, arrange produce displays, and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
Cut and package fruit and vegetables for sale.
Inspect produce for spoilage or damage, remove substandard items, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
Use a wet rack to transport produce from the backroom to the sales floor.
Provide customer service in the store and department, including offering produce samples.
Prepare fresh salad bags.
Clean the backroom and take out the garbage.
Check the sales floor for spills and trip hazards, and sweep or mop the area two to three times per day and as needed.
Greet customers, address inquiries, provide recommendations, and help customers locate items.
Monitor inventory levels, place orders, receive deliveries, and verify the accuracy and quality of incoming stock.
Follow food safety regulations, maintain a clean and organized department, and handle equipment and products properly to prevent contamination.
A Produce Clerk is responsible for maintaining the produce department's cleanliness, organization, and inventory to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers. Key duties include:
Stocking and Displaying Produce: Replenishing shelves and displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, arranging them aesthetically, and rotating stock to ensure freshness. Cut and package fruit and vegetables for sale
Inspecting produce for signs of spoilage or damage, removing substandard items, and ensuring all products meet safety and quality standards.
Use wet rack to transport produce from backroom to sales floor
Provide customer service to all customers in the store and department, including offering samples of produce
Prepare fresh salad bags
Clean backroom and take out the garbage
Check the sales floor for any spills/trip hazards and sweep/mop area two to three times per day and as needed
Customer Assistance: Greeting customers, addressing inquiries, providing recommendations, and assisting with locating items to enhance customer satisfaction.
Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels, placing orders, receiving deliveries, and verifying the accuracy and quality of incoming stock.
Compliance with Health and Safety Standards: Adhering to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized department, and properly handling equipment and products to prevent contamination. QR Code Link to This Post
Requirements, Skills and Experience:
1-3 years of customer service experience in a busy grocery store or similar environment preferred
Understanding the importance and the ability to work well as part of a dynamic, diverse team
Must be able to correctly and safely use standard produce department equipment
Knowledge of produce, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; stand, bend, reach, twist, and turn for up to 4 hours continuously