What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seafood Sales Associate position at Marketplace Food and Drug?
Position Summary
Assists in maintaining and operating the produce department by trimming, rotating and stocking merchandise ensuring cleanliness, quality and high level service to the customer.
To maintain and operate the seafood department in an efficient manner within company policy; to ensure that the shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
· Promote outstanding customer service with all guests and associates, greeting all customers with a smile, offering assistance, thanking customers for shopping at our store and inviting them to come back.
· Project a professional personal image with impeccable hygiene and wearing a clean, neat assigned uniform, with a clearly visible nametag.
· Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce shelves, cases and displays, assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.
· Follow all established procedures for culling, trimming and storing products.
· Cut, slice and prepare produce as directed.
· Weight, package and label products as necessary.
· Notify department Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
· Develop and maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department, know differences in price, taste, preparation and use.
· Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked department.
· Observes and verifies signage on product making sure that shelf tags are accurate, signage is correct and timely and labels are placed appropriately.
· Cooperates with Department Manager and other associates to control department expenses.
· Observes all loss prevention strategies, handling spoiled or damaged products properly, reducing waste and monitoring for theft.
· Actively supports the department, other departments and store leadership by following all company policies and procedures and providing assistance and support where needed.
Education/Work Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year previous retail or food service experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills Abilities
Ability to interact politely and effectively with customers.
Proficiency in basic math
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables, etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Continuous walking, standing, lifting, bending. Some repetitive motion. Frequent use of hands to handle products. This position is subject to a typical retail store environment with regular exposure to refrigerated coolers. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Equipment Requirements
Box cutter, cardboard baler, pallet jack, sanitation and cleaning supplies
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15