What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Produce position at Josephs Classic Market?
Position: Produce Clerk
Fresh produce is the first thing our customers see when they
walk into Joseph’s. Our Produce Clerks play a critical role in maintaining our
quality standards and presentation of this department. Fresh produce is very
perishable so our produce clerks must have the ability to maintain quality and
attention to detail.
Routine Tasks:
- Provides customer service up to the Joseph’s standard
- Maintains Joseph’s standards for product freshness and
- Sells products by providing customers with product information,
- Replenishes, maintains, and rotates products and display
- Packages and labels products for self-service, and ensures
- Cutting and preparing fruits and vegetables for sale
- Unload product from delivery trucks, break down pallets and
- Cleaning scales and cutting areas
- Operates knives, pallet jack, scale, and other Produce
- Assists with other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age
- Ability to deliver friendly, respectful, timely customer
- Ability to read, write, and do simple math problems
- Ability to interpret and follow instructions
- Ability to work well with others
- Food preparation experience
- A passion for serving people
A Produce Clerk performs their tasks primarily in the Produce
department and the prep/backdoor receiving area. Work involves walking,
standing for prolonged periods, and lifting products weighing up to 80 pounds.
Work also includes frequent interaction with customers and fellow employees.
