Grocery Clerk

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

2d

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, established in 1985, is a purveyor of sustainable, locally-produced food, committed to the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. The company partners with producers who prioritize people, the planet, and social justice. Its mission is to nourish and sustain the community by using business as a force for change, fostering an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness where staff can thrive and differences are celebrated. As a Grocery Clerk, you will be part of an inclusive, friendly environment, working with inspired individuals who love food and community. The role requires a positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to provide extraordinary customer service that exceeds expectations, embodying the company's core values of Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.

Requirements

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• Positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills customer orders by obtaining items from shelves, freezers, coolers, bins, tables, or containers.
• Stocks shelves, dairy cases, and other areas of the department.
• Assures that all items in the dairy box are in-code and well within their expiration date.
• Rotates stock to assure high quality, and fresh merchandise at all times.
• Required to operate a cash register following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately prices all merchandise by stamping, marking, or placing shelf tags/signs.
• Assures daily price changes are done accurately and completed before the store opens; maintaining price integrity at all times.
• Monitors pull dates on all Grocery merchandise.
• Provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
• Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Treat others with respect.
• Easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands.
• Paid Parental Leave available.
• Lifestyle Scheduling.
• Public Transport Benefits.
• Paid Community Service Hours.
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed