Produce Clerk (Tacoma)

CENTRAL CO-OP INC•Tacoma, WA

3d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Want to be an integral part of a progressive, dynamic workplace devoted to supporting small vendors, local farmers, and transformative community impact? Central Co-op Tacoma, a natural-foods co-operative with over 14,000 members, is hiring a full-time Produce Clerk! This job is a great fit for someone with a passion for fresh foods, who thrives on teamwork, creativity, and working with people in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Central Co-op offers competitive wages, 100% employer-paid-premium health/dental/vision insurance, a 4% employer-matching 401k, grocery discount, and vacation time in your first year. Plus, what’s better than getting to know you’re making a positive difference in the world? Position Summary Central Co-op’s Produce department is at the heart of our desire to provide fresh, healthy food to all, and is the aesthetic centerpiece of our store! The Produce Clerk is responsible for ensuring our department shines through the preparation, stocking, and display of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as collaborating with all store departments to provide an outstanding customer experience for shoppers.

Requirements

A desire to provide and prioritize an outstanding customer experience
Ability to accurately, efficiently and safely prepare Produce items for display
Ability to follow directions precisely and prioritize work tasks independently
A passion for fresh foods, and the ability to build and share a robust knowledge base about department offerings
Proven ability to effectively listen and communicate with customers and co-workers
Flexibility in scheduling, and the capacity to work evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

Some prior experience in retail grocery, produce, or natural foods

Responsibilities

Receiving, trimming, cleaning, stocking, rotating, and facing produce, as well as attentively removing culls, per department procedure
Delivering and modeling phenomenal customer service at all times
Staying current with knowledge about available year-round and seasonal produce varieties
Engaging with customers by answering questions, making recommendations, offering samples when possible, etc.
Maintaining the cleanliness of display areas on the sales floor and backstock areas, including coolers
Upholding company policies for safe food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation
Assisting other departments as necessary