PCH Store Produce Department Associate - No Experience Required

DescriptionNOW Hiring!! Tokyo Central, PCH TorranceWe are now hiring for team members who have a positive attitude and will be excited to follow our company philosophy of, "The Customer Matters Most." We are looking for team members who are interested in Japanese food, cuisine, and culture; and who have a friendly, open attitude, good communication skills, and who like to stay busy.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 temperatureCustomer 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.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: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 wrapperNo experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferredPrevious experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Deli Clerk experience is preferred Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire oneMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aidExposure 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.REQUIREMENTSComfortable with working in a kitchen environmentMust be able to follow recipes and accurately measure ingredientsMust be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucksAble to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer serviceAble to read, write, and do simple math problemsAble to interpret, understand and follow instructionsAbility to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and managementAbility to interact with all levels of managementHas or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's CertificateMarukai Tokyo Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.