Produce Associate
- AB, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Reporting to the Produce Department Head (or his/her delegates), this position is responsible for preparing various produce products in advance for customers to choose from. The position also requires stocking produce onto the display cases in the sales area, following the FIFO concept, provide good customer service to our customers by fulfilling their requests, and maintaining inventory and workplace cleanliness.
You Will
- Maintain inventory and product freshness by following FIFO concept; ensure the full display of various produce products
- Preform regular quality check, follow procedures to process sub-standard products and manage shrinkage
- Prepare various produce for sales activities, including but not limited to sorting, cutting, washing, weighing, packing and labeling various produce products and displaying them in the display cases
- Greet customers with good customer service, smiles, and friendly enthusiasm
- Assist customers in produce product selection and provide recommendations as required
- Maintain workplace cleanliness by keeping relevant work tools clean and well-kept
- Keep display cases and walk-in coolers clean and tidy
You Should Have / Be
- Flexible to work in shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings and statutory holidays
- Be prepared to stand for long periods, handle products hands-on, and lift products of up to 40 pounds on a regular basis; able to use work-related tools in a safe manner.
- Be prepared to work in low-temperature (0-4 ℃) environments regularly
- Not allergic to handling produce products
- Knowledge of basic work safety
- Relevant experience in handling produce products is preferred
This is an active job posting for a currently vacant position. We are recruiting to fill this role as part of our ongoing operational needs.
- Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Subsidized staff meal
- 10% in-store staff purchase discount
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Schedule
Part Time
Work hours
Shift work is required, including weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Produce Associate at T&T Supermarket will prepare and display fresh produce, following FIFO, check quality and handle sub-standard items. They will also help customers choose products and keep the department and walk-in coolers clean.
Requirements
Candidates need to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds regularly, and work in cold, 0-4 °C storage. Experience with produce is preferred, along with basic work safety knowledge and no allergy to handling produce.
Skills
- FIFO inventory rotation
- Produce preparation
- Sorting
- Cutting
- Washing
- Weighing
- Packing and labeling
- Display merchandising
- Quality checking
- Shrinkage management
- Customer service
- Product recommendations
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Basic work safety
- Manual handling
- Cold-environment work
Benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick, marriage and bereavement leave
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Subsidized staff meal
- 10% in-store staff discount
Categories
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- produce
- fresh produce
- produce associate
- FIFO
- inventory
- stocking
- merchandising
- food safety
- customer service
- grocery
- supermarket
- retail
- cold storage
- food preparation
- quality control
- shrink management
- cashier-free
- shift work
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Employee discount
- Meals
Tools
- Cutting tools