Produce Clerk

526 Gaffeny Rd near Lacey, Fairbanks AK

Description

Co-op Market Grocery and Deli, located in downtown Fairbanks, is the friendliest store in town and helps support a sustainable, local food system. Alaska's first retail, natural and organic food cooperative, celebrates the joy of eating healthy, responsibly and locally. Co-op Market Grocery and Deli offers high quality, fair-priced goods, and services while working toward a sustainable local economy and promoting the cooperative principles. We are looking for customer service superstars! Position:Produce Clerk Reports to: Produce Manager Position Summary The Produce Clerk will work closely with the Produce Manager to provide top quality produce and friendly, upbeat customer service to all member-owners and customers while running an efficient, safe and fun produce department. Responsibilities Customer Service Provide prompt, friendly customer service to our owner-members Encourage and answer all suggestions, requests and complaints pertaining to produce Promote products with samples and serving suggestions Answer customer queries in person and over the phone in friendly and professional manner Merchandising •Work with the Manager to ensure excellent produce presentation,department cleanliness, creation of seasonal displays and maintainingaccurate signage. Keep displays as full as possible to give feeling of abundance. Stay up to date on seasonal and new products. Department Maintenance Understand proper handling, storage, rotation and produce culling techniques Assist with receiving and unloading of produce and goods Ensure accuracy of all department labels and signs Regularly clean the department to keep it safe and beautiful for employees and member-owners Other Responsibilities Attain knowledge of produce department operations to capably take over in absence of team leader Increase knowledge of local, organic, and conventional produce and produce industry Assist with monthly inventories when necessary Perform any other tasks assigned by the produce manager Qualifications Food workers card-required At least one year of experience in retail produce Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices, and organic certification/regulations Organized, consistently follows through on commitments Communications skills—gives clear directions, listens well Dedication to ensuring the customer has the best possible experience Ability to lift 20+ pounds Ability to stand for long periods Ability to work in cold, wet conditions Regular, predictable attendance Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job Extensive knowledge of produce identification, storage, use, and preparation Ability to manage multiple demands and meet deadlines Ability to develop and maintain mutually respectful relations with customers,staff, and vendors Ability to work independently and motivate self and others Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner