Trader Ronald

Fighting for customers? Well, of course, we paid a commission....ya right. Actually it is a fun place to work and sometimes when there are no 'guests' at the registers we do get a bit bored and 'reach out' for someone to wait on. We had our 'Flyer Tasting' last nite and got a chance to eat and drink the various items in the Holiday Flyer. "Trader Joe's Presents A Holiday Story. The snow began falling, a winters suggestion. Throwing elaborate party plans into question. The guests were due to arrive sharply at six. The cooks were despondent. What would they fix?" Of course go to Trader Joes WebSite to get your own Fearless Flyer or stop into our store for one. Look me up also and I'll show you what I've been doing in the bread section. The BreadMan TraderRonald

Hello, As a Crew Member (and the Bread Man) at Trader Joes East/DC i have the pleasure of meeting and helping out a lot of very interesting customers. Let me relate to you some of them I've found most enjoyable. Many new customers are unaccustomed to the service we offer. I was stocking the bread one day and was asked 'could you point me in the direction of the green beans?' My responce of course was to drop what I was doing (no I didn't drop any loaves of bread on the floor - grin) and take the customer to the frozen section, pointing out a few options, including a few I like. Well this guest was amazed. 'You didn't have to do that' she said. 'But of course I did, thats why they pay me the big bucks and feed me so well'. She was truly surprised. Also sometimes a customer will feel embarrassed to interrupt me from my breadly duties. I'll take them where they need to go and will hear 'I didn't mean to bother you'. 'No bother', I've said, 'I need the exercise anyway to deal with the weight I'm gaining due to the french toast and scrambled eggs we had for breakfast this morning.' Lastly, and I'll close, we do carryout service....we call it 'ship to shore' of course. One time I went down to the parking garage (the 50 space garage is a well kept secret...don't tell anyone) with a women who had a huge cart of food, a young child, and 'a bun in the oven' if you know what I mean. ('Is that a bread joke Ronald?') I loaded her trunk with the groceries. She said 'would it be alright if I gave you a tip' as she pressed some money into my hand. I took the money and told her I'd buy something for me and the rest of my crewmates with it. Upon my arrival back on ship I went to the wine section and bought a bottle of 'Two Buck Chuck' and had change to spare after my employee discount! We had a good time in the break room that afternoon. No, No, No, I didn't really buy any wine. I did buy an assortment of holiday cookies, afterall, I am the 'Cookie Monster' as well as the 'Bread Man' don't ja know?

Hello Chris, Yes you can order a special item and then come pick it up. Of course the item has to be something we can still get from our supplier (and we want to still get, if you know what I mean). The item can either be ordered in person or by phone. Wine and Fresh items (produce/bread/meats/etc) would need a four day lead time. Dry goods usually less two to four days depending upon the item. I was quite sure I knew the answer to your question yet I just confirmed it by phone with Tiffany (one of the best 'full timers' in the world....she said 'say something good about me....hehehe) and that was her direction. Again either by phone or in person. If you stop by sometime look me up. P.S. I'm now officially the 'Bread Man'. I got a review, a raise (horray-more bread) and was told I'll begin slowly to do the bread order. (Hope I'm up to carrying the weight) Trader Ronald The Bread Man

Hello All, All this talk about Whole Foods (whoever they are) got me to sent you more information about Trader Joe's. Things have really been picking up as we've been open now for our first month. The crew is getting used to the routine, yet the number of customers at times seems overwhelming. We are all taking it in stride tho and we moving along. The article in the Washinton Post last week didn't do us any real harm even though it was a little disparaging at times. The writer did say some good things about us and the following weekend was full of new customers, and 'come back and see us again' customers. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you or feel free to email me or look me up next time you visit.

Hello, I'm new to this site and would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronald and I am a crew member at the new Trader Joe's. I was hired before the store opened and am very excited about working there. It is a great place to work and TJ treats its crew members very well....as you might expect. I look forward to reading this site and contributing where I can. Feel free to be in touch with me if I can be of any assistance. Trader Ronald