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Front End/Produce Team Member - L.A. Grocery & Cafe (Melrose Hill)
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Grocery department is central to our customers’ experience. It’s important that the Front End exhibits strong communication, attentive organizational skills, and an optimistic attitude. This role is responsible for setting up and/or closing down the store for daily business, providing warm hospitality, and ensuring the practice of company standards.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
The Grocery / Produce Team at LAG&C is our center of gravity, dedicated to presenting the community with local, organic staples and just-picked produce from favorite farmers’ market vendors alongside enduring pantry essentials and specialty items. Each member of the Grocery / Produce Team is an active participant and a bridge toward our mission of exploring generative food systems that enrich the lives of people and the places they live.
ABOUT YOU:
Working toward positive customer experiences you thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, have the ability to multitask, and think quickly on your feet. Passionate about seasonal produce (or are willing to learn!) and high-level hospitality, you love food and you’re eager to learn more about our mission.
WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE:
**This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. LAG&C reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.
-Ensure all opening and closing procedures have been completed.
-Serve customers with a positive, timely and willing attitude.
-Educate daily about new products, changes to produce, and cafe menu items.
-Maintain & clean all merchandising areas: shelves, bins, tables, and refrigerators.
-Re-stock or organize merchandising area to maintain an “untouched” appearance.
-Accurately price all merchandise: stamping, marking, or placing shelf tags/signs, as needed.
-Assist Produce department with opening display at beginning of day or proper storage at end of day.
-Assist customers with product selection which may include making recommendations based on customer needs
-Share product knowledge with customers.
-Educate yourself daily in order to create expertise in the department that includes: farmer information, recommended uses, storage, etc.
-Maintain a beautiful check out area for customers.
-Maintain a clean & safe work area at all times.
-Check out customers efficiently using company established policies and procedures.
-Bag groceries appropriately and efficiently for customers.
-Count cash register at beginning of shift and/or balance cash register at end of shift
-Follow the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
-Grocery, service, and hospitality experience.
-Interest in seasonal produce and thoughtfully sourced products.
-Proficient point of sale experience.
-Proficient at cash reconciliation.
-Acute organizing and strong project management skills
-Passion for warm hospitality and quality customer service.
-Strong verbal communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with management, co-workers and customers that contribute to a productive and joyous team environment.
-Exemplifies company guidelines/protocols, workplace safety and health department standards.
-Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed.
-Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
-Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching)
JOB TYPE + COMPENSATION RANGE
Full-Time
Hourly
$19/hr - $20/hr
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive pay rates, a generous store discount, healthcare options, accrued paid sick time, professional development and growth opportunities.
MORE ABOUT LAG&C HERE: https://lagroceryandcafe.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Ability to Commute:
Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Required)
Work Location: In person
5051 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
$19-20/hour
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