Fresh Cut Associate

Harmons•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Cut Associate maintains quality standards and product levels for freshly prepared products in the produce department. The role prepares and packages fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa, and guacamole; receives and stocks products; monitors production and inventory levels; and provides exceptional customer service. The associate follows Harmons guidelines and recipes and may prepare food for special orders and events. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to cold, slippery, and wet conditions. The role involves daily interaction with store associates and customers and requires the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

A current Food Handler’s Permit.
Enjoy working with and handling produce items.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Familiarity with varieties of fruits and vegetables and the ability to determine when they are ripe.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal communication and listening skills to communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
A product-minded, customer-minded, and personnel-minded approach, with attention to detail, consistency, and forward focus.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to perform duties involving grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion, and eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training are also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of products and services provided by the produce department.
Maintain the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department.
Confirm pricing accuracy and signage for all products, with particular attention to advertised items.
Clean and sanitize the produce department daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent service to customers.
Prepare fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa, guacamole, and other products according to Harmons guidelines and recipes.
Prepare food for special orders and events.
Receive and stock products.
Assist as needed to support the success of the produce department.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.