Open Position - Associate Produce Buyer

About Us

Luke's Local is an independently-owned grocery business that provides food from local family farms, butchers, ranchers, and food makers. Luke's sincerely sources great food made with integrity, and is passionate about making grocery shopping an inspiring experience for Bay Area communities. We operate three vibrant brick and mortar markets - one on Cole and Parnassus in the heart of Cole Valley, a second in Cow Hollow on Union St. and our third & newest location on Green St. in North Beach. Luke’s offers a same-day grocery delivery and pick up service from both locations. As a company, we are constantly striving to create an environment that fosters equity, inclusion, and nourishment for our customers and team members alike. Our hope is to make it possible for anyone to bring the spirit of discovery, creativity, and joy into their kitchens. We hope you’ll join us.

About the Job

As the Associate Produce Buyer, help the Produce Buyer in daily department duties. Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Collaborate with the Produce Buyer to assist in the regular weekly buying
Assist with PO creation inventory, receiving, distribution, and overall management of the Produce Department
Assist Produce Buyer in organizing, displaying and the upkeep of merchandised produce displays
Ensure accuracy of signs and pricing
Assist Produce Buyer in managing produce stocker team
Scheduling, training and stocking guides, product education
Monitor and prevent spoilage; regularly communicate waste to buyer/team and log in Revel.
Assist with monthly and periodic inventory checks
Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising products
Follow and comply, or ensure compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards
Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
Assisting on the floor and front end as needed

Competencies

Organization
Strong communicator
Friendly, team-player
Good work ethic

Work Environment

Office and sales floor of retail grocery stores

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must be able to spend 4-8 hours per day on your feet
Stooping, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of time, stretching, twisting, reaching, repetitive stocking motions, repetitive food prep motions.
Stocking of shelves and merchandising displays
Handling of refrigerated product in a cold environment for extended periods of time.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with retail, preferably grocery
Experience with food preparation, service, and safety

Additional eligibility requirements

Must be 18 years or older

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COVID-19 Considerations

Luke’s Local requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All new hires will be required to be vaccinated [1st dose] prior to their first day of scheduled work OR must request an accommodation under medical or religious exemptions.

FLSA Classification

Non Exempt-Hourly

Pay Range

$24-27/hour

Reports to

Central Produce Buyer