Produce Customer Service (part-time including weekends)

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionAre you passionate about fresh fruits and veggies and providing top-notch customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to delight customers? If so, we have the perfect job for you! We're seeking a dynamic and friendly individual to join our Valley Natural Foods team as a part-time Produce Customer Service employee available to work during the day on Mondays along afternoonevening shifts including weekends . As the face of our produce department, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers have an exceptional shopping experience.**Key Responsibilities:**Greet customers and offer assistance in selecting the freshest fruits and vegetables.Provide expert advice on produce selection, preparation, and storage to enhance our customers' culinary experiences.Keep the produce displays fully stocked, organized, and visually appealing throughout the day.Assist with receiving, inspecting, and rotating incoming produce shipments to maintain freshness and quality.Address customer inquiries, resolve concerns, and handle special requests with professionalism and efficiency.Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, including adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.Alert Management of potential theft or other emergenciesRemove trash promptly, clean up spills, sweep floor as neededKeep department equipment in working order and advise Produce Manager of equipment problemsAttend Produce staff meetings and other assigned training requirementsIdentify self as an employee by being in VNF attire and name tag Benefits: Our benefits for part-time staff include:20% employee discountPaid time off and paid volunteering401(k) matching for staff who are 21+Employee referral program RequirementsMandatory Qualifications:English proficiency Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skillsAttentive and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the businessRegular, predictable attendancePreferred Qualifications:Previous customer service experienceFamiliarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperativesPhysical Demands:Ability to liftpushpullcarry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionallyManual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and utilize hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of timeGeneral range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment for extended periods of timeAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of timeRegular exposure to working in refrigerated environmentsAbility to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally requiredReports To: Produce ManagerDepartment, Status and Salary: Produce, Part Time, Hourly (At-Will)Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies AdaptabilityFlexibilityDependabilityCommunicationListening SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer FocusIntegrityEthicsSense of UrgencyProductivityTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsWork EnvironmentSafetyJob Knowledge Position Specific Competencies Product KnowledgeThe information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN's Employment At Will Law.Salary Description $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Created: 2025-02-21