Produce Prep/ Catering Team Member
Fruit Center Marketplace – Hingham
$18 an hour
Job Type: Full-time
Full Job Description
Fruit Center Marketplace is a family-owned specialty food store known for high-quality products and outstanding customer service.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic customer-focused associate to join our team. As part of our produce team, you’ll work closely with team members to create a fresh, high-quality shopping experience for our customers.
Responsibilities:
· Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs effectively.
· Be able to work efficiently and purposefully in a fast-paced team-oriented atmosphere.
· Customer-oriented service is a priority, to be able to answer questions and fulfill requests in a pleasant manner, in person or on the phone.
· Communicate with other team members to keep produce operations running smoothly
· Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties.
· Learning about, filling, and merchandising products in the aisle.
· Unloading delivery trucks.
· Backroom trimming, cutting, preparing, packing, and pricing products for sale.
· Learn about catering menu and how to create platters.
Qualifications:
· Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
· Dependable, detail-oriented, and team-oriented
· Ability to take direction and respond well to coaching
· Be able to lift and carry 25-50lbs repeatedly and often.
Training & Growth Opportunities:
· Management training provided for motivated and interested candidates
· Opportunities for advancement within a growing, family-run business
Schedule:
· 8 hour shifts, 5 days a week with weekend availability
· Some evening shifts required (store closes at 7 PM) Available till 7:30PM
· Holiday availability required
Benefits:
Health & Insurance (eligible after 90 days at 30+ hours/week):
· Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and optional Vision coverage
· Company pays 70% of Medical and Dental premiums
· Medical plan: HMO Blue (deductible covered through company HRA)
· Dental plan: Dental Blue
· Life insurance through The Hartford
Retirement:
· 401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan through Fidelity
o Annual employer profit-sharing contribution
Paid Time Off (Full-Time Employees):
· Eligible after 1 year (35+ hours/week)
o 1 year: 80 hours
o 3 years: 120 hours
o 10 years: 160 hours
Additional Perks:
· Time and a half pay on Sundays and select holidays
· Employee discount
· Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- retail: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $18.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
