Fresh Cut Manager

Kearns, UT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.35 - $21.85

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

Harmons Grocery Company is a well-established retail grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality products, excellent customer service, and a mission-driven approach to community engagement. With a strong presence in the grocery retail industry, Harmons focuses on delivering fresh, high-quality produce and specialty food items to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. The company emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and a passion for food, making it a preferred workplace for individuals who share these values and a dedication to customer satisfaction.

The Fresh Cut Produce Associate role at Harmons is an integral position that supports the produce department by ensuring the quality and freshness of all freshly prepared products. This role involves preparing and packaging fresh cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa, guacamole, and other freshly made items, following established company recipes and guidelines. The associate works closely with team members to maintain proper inventory and product assortment and delivers exceptional customer service. The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $20.35 to $21.85 and is designed for candidates who are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires the associate to maintain departmental standards, including cleanliness, sanitation, accurate pricing, and signage for all products, with a particular focus on advertised items. A hallmark of the job is the responsibility to prepare fresh products for everyday sales and special orders or events, demonstrating flexibility and precision. Additionally, the associate plays a mentoring role by training new fresh cut associates and providing ongoing feedback to enhance team performance. This includes writing production sheets based on sales projections to ensure product availability while minimizing waste.

The position demands consistent interaction with customers and store associates, reinforcing Harmons' commitment to excellent service and teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess a current Food Handler's Permit and demonstrate abilities such as quick work pace, recipe interpretation, basic math skills for recipe adjustment, and strong communication skills. Physical demands include the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds, making physical fitness an important aspect of success in this role.

Harmons is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company values integrity, a positive attitude, and a customer- and product-minded approach in its associates. Candidates must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays to meet business needs. This comprehensive role offers the opportunity to grow professionally within a respected grocery chain committed to quality and community service.

Job Requirements

Ability to work quickly and with a sense of urgency
ability to anticipate department and customer needs
ability to interpret policies and procedures
must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills
required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and self-directed
ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
current Food Handler's Permit
high school diploma or GED preferred
one year of produce department experience preferred

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of produce department experience preferred
current Food Handler's Permit
ability to read and follow a recipe
basic math skills used to double or half a recipe
excellent organization and planning skills
solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills
ability to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission
ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Duties

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides
responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department
confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
delivers excellent service to all customers
prepares all fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, etc. following Harmons' guidelines and recipes
prepares food for special orders and events
takes special orders over the phone or in person
ensures the proper receiving and stocking of product
teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement
writing production sheets based on department needs and past and projected sales
assists as needed to ensure the success of the produce department as a whole