PRODUCE​/GM CLERK

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote trust and respect among associates.

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions and recommending products sold within the department and throughout the store.

• Perform all duties to company standard in regards to cutting and packaging produce items, stocking, CAO and Key Retailing.

• Prepare fruit and vegetable platters/trays.

• Offer product samples.

• Inform customers of produce specials.

• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items.

• Recommend produce items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.

• Regularly lift up to 30 pounds.

• Keep current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.

• Help to control expenses for the department.

• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.

• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.

• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.

• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.

• Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.

• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.

• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.

• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• 18 years of age

• Effective communication skills

• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Current food handlers permit (where applicable) once employed

• Produce experience