Produce & Floral Department - Assistant

Who We Are:

Food is the foundation of good health. Forty Acres Fresh Market (FAFM) is an independent, Black woman-owned grocery business offering high-quality, fresh food to people across Chicagoland. We are working to restore healthy food access so that people across Chicago neighborhoods can have a worthwhile grocery experience regardless of zip code.

Food is the foundation of good health. Forty Acres Fresh Market (FAFM) is an independent, Black woman-owned grocery business offering high-quality, fresh food to people across Chicagoland. We are working to restore healthy food access so that people across Chicago neighborhoods can have a worthwhile grocery experience regardless of zip code. Forty Acres Fresh Market has opened its first brick and mortar store in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood in 2025 and is looking for likeminded people to join our team.

Do you want to be part of building a business that is a catalyst for community change? Do you believe that everyone should be able to access affordable fresh food in their neighborhood? Are you interested in rebuilding neighborhoods that have endured years of divestment? If so then this is the company for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail and results oriented Produce/Floral Department Assistant who is eager to support the development and operations of a department in a new store.

Are you a dedicated grocery professional who loves fruits and veggies, has enthusiasm for people, and believes that high-quality produce should be easily accessible for everyone? Forty Acres Fresh Market (FAFM) is looking for an assistant to support the daily operations of our Produce & Floral Department, including the preparation of packaged cut fruit, juices, and smoothies. The Produce Assistant is responsible for providing outstanding customer service while working alongside the Produce/Floral Department Manager in various key operational areas.

We are seeking a detail oriented person to help manage department inventory, margin, pricing integrity, and adherence to merchandising standards. As a FAFM team member, this Assistant will exemplify Forty Acres’ values of Quality, Sustainability, Community Engagement, and Integrity.

• Model and provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer concerns and questions.
• Ensure product quality by managing inventory, proper rotation, and culling for bad or out of date products.
• Consistently maintain product signage, pricing, and COOL information (country of origin).
• Assist the Produce Manager in overseeing a profitable and revenue-generating department by helping maintain margins and reducing shrink or waste.
• Support the Produce Manager in inventory control and product freshness by assisting in product ordering.
• Follow and maintain procedures and processes that are implemented by the Produce Manager and Store Leadership to minimize department shrink.
• Responsible for assigning daily tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow during the day.
• Maintain safety, sanitation and regulatory standards, including proper handling and labeling of products.
• Keep both floral and produce displays clean, organized, and visually appealing.
• Other duties related to general store operations as assigned by management

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years relevant retail experience
• Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with customers, store leadership, and team members.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.
• Ability to facilitate a positive work environment…