Produce - Perishables Rep - Part time

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. Central Market is one of the freshest markets in the country. We offer a sumptuous selection of everything edible, going straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. Our commitment extends beyond the plate, celebrating food as a way of uniting families and communities.

Job Summary: As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for maintaining a well-stocked and well-maintained department while delivering superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety/sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities &

Essential Functions:

• Provide superior customer service.
• Take orders from customers by telephone or in person.
• Answer customer questions regarding products and assist them with selections.
• Prepare, package, and merchandize fresh product.
• Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products.
• Scan items on Telxon for production.
• Assist in technical areas as needed.
• Merchandise product effectively.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales.
• Make regular announcements related to freshly-produced items to increase sales.
• Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates and maintains equipment.
• Complies with H‑E‑B food safety and sanitation standards, departmental SOPs, and store operating procedures.
• Additional Department‑Specific Responsibilities:
  • Aguas:
    • Peel, cut, and chop fresh fruits and vegetables.
    • Prepare fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department.
  • Floral:
    • Design floral arrangements; provide a variety of fresh, quality products.
    • Design and execute merchandising programs.
    • Track seasonal records when appropriate.
  • Market:
    • Cut, trim, and prepare meat for service meat counter and self‑service counter.
    • Ensure proper product rotation and storage.
    • Maintain coolers and freezers.
    • Weigh, price, and package selections.
    • Operate power meat prep and process equipment.
  • Produce:
    • Stock and rotate product to ensure freshness.
    • Assist floral department when needed.
    • Communicate product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples.
    • Cut, wrap, and price produce to be placed on sales floor.
    • Maintain signing program.
  • Seafood:
    • Be knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish.
    • Weigh, price, and package selections.
    • Maintain coolers and freezers.

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

• Age 18 or older.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Computer system knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine).
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Completion of company orientation and safety training.

Function in a fast-paced, retail environment. Work with customers, staying attentive to their needs. Perform the following, based on your department:

• Market:
  • Constantly reach at waist.
  • Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push/pull arms, grasp, cervical flexion.
  • Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, and at floor; bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements.
  • Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs.
• Seafood:
  • Constantly reach at waist.
  • Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push/pull with arms, grasp.
  • Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions.
  • Occasionally reach overhead and at knee; bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb,…