Produce Associate (Part-Time) - Patton, PA

Location: Patton, PA

Position Type: Part-Time Regular

Supervises: N/A

Reports To: Produce Department Leader

Position Overview:

The Produce Associate will work alongside the Produce Department Manager to ensure the availability of fresh and high-quality produce items. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for promoting healthy eating. The Produce Associate’s passion for food will drive the success of the produce department and enhance the overall customer experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Product Handling: Receive, inspect, and store incoming produce shipments, ensuring freshness and quality.

2. Stocking and Rotation: Display and arrange produce items on shelves or in refrigerated cases, rotating stock to maintain freshness and minimize waste.

3. Customer Assistance: Greet and assist customers in selecting produce items, answering questions, and providing recommendations.

4. Quality Control: Inspect produce items regularly, removing any damaged, spoiled, or expired products promptly.

5. Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the produce department, including cleaning display areas, shelves, and equipment.

6. Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, notifying the Produce Department Manager of low stock items, and participating in inventory counts.

7. Pricing and Labeling: Assist in pricing and labeling produce items accurately, ensuring compliance with pricing guidelines and food safety regulations.

8. Collaboration: Work closely with the Produce Department Manager and other team members to ensure efficient operations, effective communication, and teamwork within the produce department.

9. Health and Safety Compliance: Follow health and safety regulations, including proper produce handling, personal hygiene, and cleaning procedures.

10. Additional Tasks: Perform other duties as assigned by the Produce Department Leader to support the overall operation of the produce department.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a produce or grocery store role is preferred but not required.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle produce items with care.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to lift and carry produce items, including bending and reaching.

• Flexibility to work in shifts, including early mornings, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Ken’s BiLo Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Ken’s BiLo Foods is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Ken’s BiLo Foods are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Ken’s BiLo Foods will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ken’s BiLo Foods encourages applicants of all ages.

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