Produce Associate

Description

Can you notice a single bruised peach from across the room? Are you the type of person who respects a fragile heirloom tomato and handles it with care? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.  

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.

Requirements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Responsible for displaying, storing, rotating and culling the Produce Department in alignment with store and management goals and direction
• Follows best practices to promote Produce sales and freshness, work efficiently, limit waste/shrink and educate customers on product
• Ensures displays are fully stocked, rotated, plentiful, seasonally relevant, and optimally fresh during all business hours 
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of all Produce backstock areas; maintains constant pulse on inventory and reacts accordingly 
• Communicates Produce information to staff and customers to increase sales and provide excellent service

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to report for work on time, weekend availability required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience handling produce, grocery, or perishable items required
• Merchandising and customer service experience required
• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude. 
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.