Produce Assistant

Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage • Northglenn, CO

287d • $19 - $19

About The Position

The Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce department. This position requires providing world-class customer service, maintaining a fresh and inviting produce department, and ensuring compliance with health and company standards. The Produce Assistant will also assist in inventory management, training department personnel, and handling register functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in grocery, retail or produce environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1 year of experience supervising others preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand.
• Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow through.
• Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority.
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies.
• Creating an inviting, full and shopable produce department.
• Assisting the produce department manager in ordering for the department and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Assisting the department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day.
• Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce.
• Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received.
• Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
• Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards.
• Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards.
• Offering and following up on special orders.
• Assisting in training and monitoring department personnel.
• Conducting active and passive demos.
• Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department.
• Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
• Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees.
• Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
• Continually increasing product knowledge.
• Utilizing email and IS programs as needed.
• Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee.
• Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays.

Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for Full-Time Crew Members)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED