Vacancy caducado!
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!
Qualified applicants can visit https://coopmarket.org/co-op/jobs/. Please print out an application and return to our store or to the Human Resource contact. Email for HR can also be found on the website.
Position Summary
Reports to: Produce Team Lead
The Produce Assistant will work closely with the Produce Team Lead to provide
top quality produce and friendly, upbeat customer service to all owners and
customers while running an efficient, safe and fun produce department. They will work
with the Team Lead to fully understand all departmental procedures and be capable
of taking over in the Team Lead's absence.
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 Team lead to ensure excellent produce presentation,
department cleanliness, creation of seasonal displays and maintaining accurate
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
Qualifications
At least one year of experience in retail
Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices, and organic
certification regulations
Organized, consistently follows through on commitments
Communications skillsgives clear directions, listens well
Dedication to ensuring the customer has the best possible experience
Ability to lift 50+ 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
Food workers card preferred Co-Op will provide cost and training for the right
candidate.
Vacancy caducado!