Produce Associate

Produce AssociateSendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery storewe are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.As a part of the Sendik's team, the Produce Associate will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The Produce Associate is responsible for rotating, stocking and facing the Produce Department; ensuring the produce is of high quality and priced accurately. The Produce Associate will also assist the department with miscellaneous tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning, packaging produce, produce preparation and rotating stock in the coolers.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.Duties/Responsibilities:Serve customers in the Produce Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their businessAssist customers in selecting produce, answer questions and offer suggestions as neededStock, rotate and face Produce Department, including the floor and Produce WallAssist Produce Department with packaging produce, pricing, stocking coolers and cleaningAssist Produce Department with minimal produce preparation such as, but not limited to, making juice and prepping produceAssist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Produce DepartmentMaintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and proceduresAssist with all other Produce Department duties as neededQualifications:Eagerness to interact with customersExcellent attention to detailExcellent time management, prioritization and organization skillsAbility to work at a fast paced and efficient mannerStrong sense of team ability to anticipate the needs of the teamAbility to take initiative and make decisions independently regarding department needs and priorities, under general supervisionAbility to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 50 pounds