The posting
To acquire practical knowledge and skills in retail store operations involving fresh fruits, vegetables, confectionery and bakery products. The attachment covers product handling, quality inspection, stock receiving, inventory arrangement, shelf replenishment, product labelling, customer service, point-of-sale procedures and store hygiene. The employee will develop the competencies required to support daily retail operations, maintain proper product presentation and provide appropriate assistance to customers.
Specific Responsibilities: 1. Receive incoming fruits, vegetables, confectionery and bakery products and check them against delivery documents.
2. Inspect product condition, packaging, freshness and expiry dates in accordance with company procedures.
3. Arrange and replenish merchandise on shelves, displays and refrigerated storage areas where applicable.
4. Apply appropriate stock rotation procedures, including first-in, first-out (FIFO), and follow product-specific storage requirements.
5. Maintain product labels, price tags and display information accurately.
6. Assist customers with product enquiries, product selection and store information.
7. Support point-of-sale operations, including scanning products, processing transactions and handling receipts in accordance with company procedures.
8. Assist with stock counts, inventory records and communication of low-stock or damaged items.
9. Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in product display, storage and customer areas.
10. Pack customer purchases and prepare collection orders where required.
11. Follow workplace safety procedures when handling products, equipment and deliveries.
12. Coordinate with the supervisor and other staff to support daily store operations.
Technical Skills and Competencies: Months 1–2: Foundation
Develop knowledge of fruits, vegetables, confectionery and bakery products, including freshness, quality, storage and expiry-date requirements.
Learn stock receiving, product arrangement, stock rotation, labelling, hygiene and basic point-of-sale procedures. Months 3–4: Practical Application
Perform supervised product inspection, stock replenishment, inventory recording and product display activities.
Assist with customer enquiries, point-of-sale transactions and the identification of damaged or expired products. Months 5–6: Independent Application
Carry out routine store operations, including stock handling, inventory updates, product arrangement and customer service.
Apply appropriate food handling, hygiene, stock rotation and workplace safety procedures.
Duration of Traineeship/Attachment Offered - 6 months
Mature Mid Career Individuals - $2,000
This Position is open for mid career individuals (Mature, 40 years and above).
Mid Career individuals from any qualifications level can apply.



