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Produce - Perishables Rep - Part time

UNAVAILABLE, Beaumont, TX, United States


Overview Central Market

is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes

Central Market

one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts,

Central Market

is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Responsibilities Job Summary:

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well‑stocked and well‑maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Customer Service:

Provides superior customer service

Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person

Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service:

Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product

Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products

Scans in items on Telxon for production

Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales:

Merchandises product effectively

Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales

Makes regular announcements related to freshly-produced items, and to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation:

Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment

Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards

Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department-Specific Responsibilities: Aguas:

Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables

Prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department

Floral:

Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products

Designs and executes merchandising programs

Tracks seasonal record when appropriate

Market:

Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self-service counter

Ensures proper product rotation and storage

Maintains coolers and freezers

Weighs, prices, and packages selections

Operates power meat prep and process equipment

Produce:

Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness

Assists floral department when needed

Communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples

Cuts, wraps, and prices produce to be placed on sales floor

Maintains signing program

Seafood:

Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish

Weighs, prices, and packages selections

Maintains coolers and freezers

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements Work Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Customer service and communication skills - Required

Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine) - Required

Strong customer service skills - Required

Communication and interpersonal skills - Required

Reading and writing skills - Required

Planning and organizing skills - Required

Education:

HS Diploma or GED (or equivalent) - Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Function in a fast‑paced, retail environment

Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs

Perform the following, based on your Department

Market:* Constantly* reach at waist* Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull arms, grasp, cervical flexion* Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions* Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements* Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise* Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs**

Seafood:* Constantly* reach at waist* Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp* Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions* Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion* Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise* Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs**

While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as–Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8‑hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8‑hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8‑hour day

It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised:

5/1/2014

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