Fresh Cut Specialist

Albertsons Companies•Boise, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fresh Cut Supervisor, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits. To truly be successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this role the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to enjoy. The possibilities are endless and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish the community.

Requirements

Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as within a large team
Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons products and share that knowledge with customers
Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Safeway employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)
Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards

Responsibilities

Assists the Produce Manager in directing the operation of the Fresh Cut department, including supervising and training personnel. Maintains the quality condition of all fresh cut products, stocks, rotates and faces products, discards out of code and spoiled products and maintains backroom. Cleans and maintains shelves.
Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with the company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.
Inform customers about fruit, provide samples and promote sales within the department.
Build and maintain fruit displays and rotate stock as needed.
Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing, banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped.
Ensure freshness of fruit on sales floor.
Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and measures, sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and Company policies, procedures and guidelines.
Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed.
Speak with customers to address dissatisfaction, if any with any, service or product or other problems related to the operation of the produce area.
Clean fruit display areas and back room cut fruit area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet and dry racks.
Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.