Fresh Cut Associate

Harmons•Farmington, 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 involves preparing and packaging fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa, and guacamole; receiving and stocking products; monitoring production and inventory levels; and providing exceptional customer service. The associate follows departmental and store policies and procedures, maintains product freshness and assortment, verifies pricing and signage, and ensures the department is cleaned and sanitized to company standards. The position also includes preparing food for special orders and events and assisting with the overall success of the produce department. The work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to cold, slippery, and wet conditions. The associate interacts daily with store associates and customers. The role requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the workday, handling repetitive motions and coordinated tasks, and maneuvering objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required.

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 and listening communication skills to communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Ability to remain product-minded, customer-minded, and personnel-minded, and to be detailed, consistent, and forward-focused.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform repetitive motions and tasks requiring eye, hand, and foot coordination; and hear and respond to customer inquiries.
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; alternatively, a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of products and services provided by the produce department.
Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
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, and guacamole 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.