Catering Clerk (Part Time)

Hy-Vee•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. Our Catering Clerks are an essential part of making Hy-Vee events run smoothly and leaving customers with a great impression. In this role, you'll help coordinate and deliver catering orders, work alongside the Catering Manager, and ensure every customer interaction is friendly, efficient, and memorable. If you enjoy staying on the move, take pride in doing things right, and love being part of a team that makes people's special moments happen, this could be a great fit for you.

Requirements

Solve practical problems and follow detailed, straightforward instructions with confidence
Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and team members, both verbally and in writing
Work efficiently under time pressure to ensure orders are delivered on time
Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
Exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties
Regularly enter and exit a delivery vehicle, navigate staircases and varying terrain, and work in areas with temperature extremes, noise, dampness, and vibrations
Daily exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred but not required
Server experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, friendly customer service, greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
Deliver catering orders to customers in a prompt and efficient manner, collecting proper payment and returning it to the store
Collect all delivery items from the corresponding departments according to the invoice and deliver all items appropriately
Handle food safely, including proper use of a temperature log, reviewing food status and appearance for freshness, and rotating all perishable product with every delivery and event
Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep your work area clean and organized throughout your shift
Handle and resolve customer issues with care and professionalism
Train new employees on how to coordinate and work an event
Facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of delivery vehicles
Answer the telephone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders
Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment
Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned
Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours