Logo of Huzzle

Part Time Floral Designer

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level

Requirements

  • - Associates must be at least 16 years of age.
  • - Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • - Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
  • - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English].
  • - Ability to write simple correspondence [in English].
  • - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.
  • - Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
  • - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • - Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • - Complete Company’s training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.
  • - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

  • - Initiate interaction with customers on the sales floor. Ask the customers questions regarding their shopping needs. Provide customers information needed to meet their taste and meal requirements. Follow through on customer requests.
  • - Your job performance is required to demonstrate the highest level of customer service. Never be rude to a customer under any circumstance.
  • - Follow through on customer requests. If you cannot say “yes” to a customer’s request, bring in department management or the manager-on-duty. Never turn down business.
  • - Make eye contact with and smile at every customer.
  • - Speak to customers in a genuine, clear, and enthusiastic manner and ask if they found everything they were looking for.
  • - Reflect an appropriate business image to customers and visitors. How you dress, your grooming and personal cleanliness standards all contribute to that image and also to the morale of your fellow associates. During business hours or whenever representing Harris Teeter, you are expected to present a clean, neat, and tasteful appearance. You are required to always dress and groom yourself according to our Company policy that reflects accepted conservative norms.
  • - Be reliable and punctual by reporting for work on time and as scheduled. When you are absent or late, it places a burden on other associates and can impact productivity and service. In the rare instances when you cannot avoid being late or are unable to work as scheduled, notify your supervisor or Manager-on-duty two (2) hours in advance of your scheduled start time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  • - Confers with client regarding price and type of arrangement desired. Plans arrangement according to client's requirements and costs or selects appropriate standard design pattern. Selects flora and foliage necessary for arrangement. Trims material and arranges bouquets, sprays, wreaths, dish gardens, terrariums, and other items.
  • - Decorates buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities where events are planned. Packs and wraps completed arrangements. Estimates costs and prices arrangements. Conducts classes or demonstrations.
  • - Unload product from truck and place in coolers according to Receiving and Rotation standards; load salvage on truck as required. Remove products from storage.
  • - Operate all necessary equipment to effectively prepare and portion products according to standards and/or customer’s specification.
  • - Operate wrapping station and scales. Weight, price, date, wrap, and package products according to standards.
  • - Sell Only Fresh Products. Follow Harris Teeter standards regarding product preparation, merchandising, rotation, dating, and markdown standards and guidelines. Comply with the Food Safety policy (RO-37).
  • - Ensure that all floral products are properly refrigerated. Check temperatures of product, cases, and coolers according to standards.
  • - Keep Our Shelves Properly Stocked. Stock and block product according to standards and in a manner that maximizes sales and minimizes shrink. Work backstock on a regular basis. Process close-dated and damaged product according to standards.
  • - Check merchandising displays regularly to ensure the availability of advertised items.
  • - Inform management of the lack of advertised items, incorrect prices, missing signs, departmental changes, and/or other situations as appropriate.
  • - Keep Our Stores Clean. Comply with Health Department and Department of Agriculture [Weights & Measures] standards, regulations, and requirements. Follow Harris Teeter sanitation standards and procedures. Clean and sanitize prep room and coolers as appropriate. Keep counters and food contact surfaces clean at all times, refrigerator glass & windows wiped, floors swept and mopped, garbage emptied, displays well merchandised and neat.
  • - Communicate in English with customers and fellow associates regarding requests, current sales promotions, marketing campaigns, and essential products. When a customer asks where a product is located, take the customer to the product.
  • - Be knowledgeable of and perform fixed activities when business is light. (i.e. sweeping, cleaning, blocking, straightening, etc.)
  • - Answer telephones by saying “Harris Teeter [store name], this is [name], may I help you?” and provide requested information in a polite and professional manner. Respond back to people on “hold” in a timely manner.
  • - Understand the overall Floral Department operation. Complete paperwork accurately and maintain proper records.
  • - Assist in the inventory and price change processes.
  • - Follow all safety regulations and help keep the store free of dangerous situations. Immediately inform store management of all accidents and/or safety hazards. Record accidents and safety hazards in the designated log.
  • - Ensure that chemicals are handled, mixed, and applied according to directions and in compliance to the Hazard Communication Program Manual.
  • - Adapt to various situations and adjust to shifting priorities. Be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks. Balance taking direction with taking initiative and demonstrate the flexibility required to accomplish the duties of the entire shift.
  • - Provide assistance to fellow associates to complete daily tasks such as unloading trucks, checking in deliveries, taking inventory, restocking and organizing display merchandisers and coolers, and other duties as assigned.
  • - Establish a working and shopping environment of trust, respect, and integrity.
  • - Take Excellent Care Of Your Fellow Associates. Be a team player. Support and assist your fellow associates without complaint. Be open to new ideas and opportunities. Follow through with any special requests or recommendations from management.
  • - Comply with Company standards, policies, and procedures.
  • - Perform essential job functions throughout scheduled hours.

FAQs

What is the nature of the job for the Part Time Floral Designer position?

This is a part-time position that primarily involves designing and fashioning live, cut, dried, and artificial floral arrangements for various events while providing excellent customer service.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Part Time Floral Designer at Harris Teeter?

The primary responsibilities include creating floral arrangements for events, processing and maintaining floral products, providing customer service, stocking and cleaning the work area, and cooperating with fellow associates.

What qualities are necessary for success in this position?

Essential qualities include exceptional interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, reliability, punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to various situations.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with one to three months of related experience or training. Associates must also be at least 16 years of age.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, Harris Teeter provides training to all associates who have extensive customer contact to ensure they can meet customer needs and expectations effectively.

What does a typical work environment look like for a Part Time Floral Designer?

The work environment can be cool and humid, with moving mechanical parts. Associates may also encounter wet conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, primarily within the floral department.

What are the physical demands of the job?

Associates are required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. They must also demonstrate repetitive actions such as arranging flowers and cleaning.

How important is customer service in this position?

Customer service is a top priority, as every associate represents Harris Teeter. Associates are expected to be courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in their interactions with customers.

Are there any specific skills related to floral design required for this position?

Yes, individuals should have knowledge of floral care, arranging techniques, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients to understand their preferences.

How should associates dress and groom themselves at work?

Associates are expected to present a clean, neat, and tasteful appearance in accordance with company policy that reflects accepted conservative norms.

Harris Teeter is a world-class grocer relentlessly committed to the ultimate customer experience.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1936
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1960 in North Carolina, Harris Teeter has been enriching the lives of our customers and our communities for decades. Today, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates and operates more than 250 stores and 70 fuel centers in seven states and the District of Columbia. In addition to our retail stores, we operate grocery, frozen food and perishable distribution centers in Greensboro and Indian Trail, North Carolina. From fresh, high-quality products to innovative offerings, Harris Teeter delivers an exceptional shopping experience at a great value, which is why Harris Teeter is proud to be ‘your neighborhood market.’ Harris Teeter is committed to not only supporting its communities by donating millions in food and funds to non-profits each year, but we also support our valued associates by offering comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities and an incredible work culture. This commitment demonstrates Harris Teeter’s purpose to Enrich Lives: One Meal, One Family, One Associate and One Community at a time. Harris Teeter’s History: In 1936, W.T. Harris borrowed $1,500 to open the first Harris Food Store in Charlotte, North Carolina. The store was founded on three principles: high-quality products, clean stores and superior customer service. Harris was considered a pioneer of the grocery industry and opened the first supermarket that featured air-conditioning and stayed open until 9 p.m. on Friday nights. Just a few years later, Willis L. Teeter and his brother, Paul, opened their first Teeter’s Food Mart in Mooresville, North Carolina. On February 1, 1960, Harris Super Markets and Teeter’s Food Marts merged to form Harris Teeter Super Markets, Inc. with 15 stores in operation. Now with more than 250 stores and 36,000 valued associates, Harris Teeter is proud to provide an exceptional shopping experience to millions of customers each year.