Produce Cutter

Job Requirements

Sendik's Food Markets, a family-owned business nearing its 100th anniversary, is looking for passionate people to join our team! We're committed to providing the best grocery shopping experience with high-quality products, great value, and exceptional customer service.

With 18 store locations across southeastern Wisconsin, including Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Greenfield, Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, Bayside, Hartland, Greendale, Brookfield - The Corners, Waukesha - Meadowbrook, Hales Corners, Marquette, and Oconomowoc, we are a growing company with opportunities for advancement.

When you join Sendik's, you become part of our dedicated and passionate team, committed to providing the best service to our customers and each other.

Role Title

Produce Cutter

Manager

Produce Manager

Job Summary

As a part of the Sendik's team, the Produce Cutter will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The Produce Cutter is responsible for preparing and cutting all produce prior to being packaged based on the production needs of the day. In addition, the Produce Cutter prepares a variety of mixed vegetable packages and dips according to pre-established recipes. The Produce Cutter will also assist with miscellaneous duties such as, but not limited to, stocking and rotating produce, filling and facing the produce wall and cleaning.

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say “yes” to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere “Thank you for your business!”

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use “Red Truck Service” when additional assistance is needed.

Work Experience

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve customers in the Produce Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing “best in class” customer service

Prepare, cut and package all produce for the produce wall

Prepare and create various mixed vegetable and fruit packages and dips based on pre-established recipes

Assist Produce Department with stocking, rotating and facing the produce wall

Maintaining reports for Produce Department as it relates to shrink and movement

Assist with cleaning the Produce Department and prep stations as needed

Communicate with supervisor in regards to items that are out of stock or expired

Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Produce Department

Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures

Assist with all other Produce Department duties as needed

Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Produce equipment

Prior experience with produce is preferred

Proficient knife-handling skills, especially while preparing large quantities of produce

Eagerness to interact with customers

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent time management, prioritization and organization skills

Ability to work at a fast paced and efficient manner

Strong sense of team – ability to anticipate the needs of the team

Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently regarding department needs and priorities, under general supervision

Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds