Company Overview
Market Fresh is Guelph’s premier independent gourmet grocer focused on local producers and products. We have been in operation for over 20 years and pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and quality food. Our full-service grocery store includes a scratch bakery, butcher shop, deli, commercial kitchen, Gourmet to Go Cafe, full kitchen, garden centre and giftware area. Market Fresh is a celebration of fine food—making us a destination shopping experience for community members and visitors. Our MF in the Community program seeks to raise awareness and funding for local not-for-profit programs and charities aligned to our mission to buy local, be local, support local.
Position Summary
The overall mandate of the Produce Associate is to ensure the produce displays are maintained and filled with fresh high quality produce in an attractive manner to ensure our customers enjoy their shopping experience. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has excellent attention to detail and is passionate about food, quality and community!
Job Structure
This is a part-time, hourly wage position. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays as required. Paid vacation accrual at 4%.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with their produce selections and answering any questions they may have.
- Maintain a clean and organized produce section, ensuring that all fruits and vegetables are displayed attractively.
- Monitor the freshness of products, removing any items that are spoiled or damaged.
- Assist in stocking shelves and displays with new inventory as it arrives.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure efficient operations within the department.
- Sell promotional items and educate customers about seasonal products.
Skills and Experience
- 1 year of produce experience.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and team members.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and product quality.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Comfortable with standing, walking, bending and lifting for duration of shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Produce: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
