Produce Team Member

Works together with other Team Members to assure that all objectives and goals of the department and store, as communicated by the Team Leader/ Store Leadership, are met or exceeded. Provides excellent customer service while serving and selling the highest quality foods. Abides by the strictest standards of physical and food safety, freshness and sanitation. Give every customer immediate and undivided attention. Follow through on all customer questions and requests. Successfully complete Quest training program. Ability to work well within a team. Can lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Keep department supplies filled and maintained. Follow established food safety procedures. Keep all cases and shelves clean, well stocked and properly rotated. Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage. Sample department products to the customers. Take special orders and inform the Team Leader. Be aware of new products and their placement. Maintain back stock areas and coolers. Document product transfers, waste and spoilage using appropriate forms. Practice safe use of all tools and equipment required by the position. Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment. Know and practice proper lifting techniques. Report safety violations and hazards immediately. Effectively communicate with all TMs regarding proper department operations. Properly package and wrap products for retail sale. Wrap and store unused products in coolers. Help cross merchandise product with other departments. Adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules. Attend all department, store and training meetings when scheduled. Accept and process product from Receiver. Answer telephones with proper etiquette when time permits. Assist other departments when necessary to facilitate customer service. Participate in regional and national sales promotions. Wash dishes and utensils when necessary. Rinse and trim produce items. Prepare special cuts per customer request. Rotate and fill produce cases and tables. Regular attendance is essential. Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Store Leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
Able to meet physical job requirements. Must have a passion for natural foods. Able to communicate effectively with others and convey enthusiasm. Possess some customer service experience. Must be self-motivated and solution oriented. Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department. Desire to learn all aspects of Team.