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Produce Clerk - Full-time

Farmington, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

... fruit and vegetable program. - Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the ... use box cutters. • Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate ...

Produce Clerk

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

... fruit and vegetable program. - Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the ... use box cutters. • Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for fruit cutter in Michigan is $15.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fruit cutter?

A Fruit Cutter is responsible for slicing, peeling, and preparing fruits for sale or use in food service. They ensure fruits are fresh, properly handled, and presented attractively. This role requires knife skills, attention to hygiene, and the ability to work efficiently. Fruit Cutters often work in grocery stores, restaurants, or food production facilities.

What does a fruit cutter do?

As a Fruit Cutter, your day often starts with setting up your workstation and ensuring tools and equipment are sanitized and ready for use. You’ll spend much of your time washing, peeling, slicing, and arranging various fruits according to company specifications and quality standards. Frequent tasks include portioning fruit for packaging or displays, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and coordinating with supervisors or team members to fulfill daily orders. While some days are steady, busy periods—like holidays or special events—require increased speed and flexibility. This collaborative and active role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in preparing food products that look appealing and meet safety standards.

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To thrive as a Fruit Cutter, you need excellent knife skills, food safety knowledge, and attention to detail, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment such as slicers and sanitizing systems, plus certification in food handling or safe serve practices, is commonly required. Strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills help individuals work efficiently in fast-paced environments and coordinate with team members. These abilities ensure the safe, attractive, and timely preparation of fresh produce for customers or further processing.

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Fruit cutters typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $20,000 to $30,000. Wages can vary based on experience, location, and the complexity of the work environment.

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Cheese Specialist- Plymouth 8/19/26

Westborn Market

Plymouth, MI • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Prepares, cuts, packages, and labels a variety of cheeses and accompaniments to maintain the cheese selection.

  • Builds displays and maintains the cheese section by handling products and ensuring proper presentation.

  • Provides exceptional customer service by assisting guests, taking orders, and demonstrating products when instructed.


Westborn Market rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Westborn Market Cheese Specialist
Job Title: Cheese Specialist
Department: Cheese
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Store Directors
About Us:
Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years we've expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! We're now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit.
Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us!
Job Description
In this position you will be responsible for cutting, preparing, and packaging different cheeses and accompaniments to help maintain a plentiful cheese selection for guests.
Employee Benefits
  • 20% employee discount active on your first day of employment
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members
  • 401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members
  • Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market
  • Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members
  • Team lunches

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Prepares a large variety of cheeses and accompanying products
  • Maintains and fills cheese section by cutting, packaging, weighing, and labelling product
  • Works with different cheese related tools such as a cheese cutter, knives, etc.
  • Builds displays using a variety of different products to appropriately highlight cheeses
  • Upholds exceptional customer service when selling, taking orders, and helping guests with questions
  • Demos product when instructed to do so
  • Maintains a clean and hazard-free workspace and follows food safety best practices
  • Abides by Westborn Market's time and attendance policy

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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