Produce Department Associate/Part Time (West LA Store)

Industry: Produce Clerk, Chop Shop Clerk, Fruit and Vegetable Cutting

Company: MARUKAI CORPORATION

Description

Tokyo Central West LA store is a community-oriented Japanese grocery store dedicated to providing fresh produce and authentic Japanese ingredients. We take pride in delivering excellent customer service to our valued customers. We are looking for produce team members who has passion about food and life, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, and who has strong sense of time and accuracy. As a Produce Store Associate, you will be responsible for offering fresh fruits and vegetables to customers while maintaining outstanding customer service.

We are very excited in interviewing these talents and request that you bring the following to the table:
– Good knowledge of perishable foods, mainly vegetables and fruits.
– To always have a positive attitude and to work well in a team environment. We want our associates can be the strong foundation of the department, make the tasks done, and ensure customers have excellent shopping experience with your friendly attitude and nicely displayed food.

– To approach every situation with a YES attitude. Have or be willing to learn how to have the necessary confidence, commitment, and work together with team.
– The Key personality and characteristics that we require our store associates to have in order for them to accomplish their goals are the following: Punctuality, Attentiveness, Humbleness, Supportive, Great Sense of Humor, Good Listening Skills, Consistent, Progressive, and Proactive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES in the Produce Department (Produce Clerk) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to):
• Stocking and unpacking Produce
• Setting up and maintaining the condition of the Produce Department according to company standards
• Ensures produce is handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised
• Checks product area temperature to ensure freshness and quality
• Processing and/or wrapping produce items prior to filling designated areas
• Cutting, labeling, and wrapping produce
• Operating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep
• Must clean and sanitize work areas
• Work Environment will be in extreme temperature

Customer Service:
• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Cross Training
• Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Deli Clerk experience is preferred
• Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aid
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, deli, and sushi meat while performing job duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable with working in a kitchen environment
• Must be able to follow recipes and accurately measure ingredients
• Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucks
  Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler’s Certificate

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.