Fresh Cut Associate

$14.00 - $16.93 PER HOUR

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all freshly prepared products in the produce department.  This person will be preparing and packaging Fresh Cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, receiving and stocking product, following production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service.

TRAINING PROVIDED:
Harmons will pay you to learn a new career with on-the-job training and mentoring.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures

      Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides

      Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department

      Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items

      Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance

      Delivers excellent service to all customers

      Prepares all fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, etc. following

      Harmons guidelines and recipes

     Prepares food for special orders and events

      Receives and stocks product

      Receives and stocks product 

      Assists as needed to ensure the success of the produce department as a whole
 

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Performs other job-related duties as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

      Consistent and daily interaction with store associates

      Consistent and daily interaction with customers

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

      Current Food Handler's Permit

      Enjoys working with and handling produce items

      Ability to interpret policies and procedures

      Familiarity with all varieties of fruits and vegetables and being able to tell when they are ripe

      Excellent organization and planning skills

      Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates

      Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team

      Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively

      Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent and forward focused

      Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries.  Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.