Cheese Clerk (Sunday/Monday 6am-2pm)

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

4d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a cooperative founded in 1985, prioritizes sustainable, locally-produced food and the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and caring for people, the environment, and social justice. They foster an inclusive, friendly environment where staff can thrive, driven by core values of Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect. The company is committed to progressive employment practices and using business as a force for change.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of retail Cheese, Specialty / Gourmet and /or Culinary departments preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Love of food and ability to create an experience beyond the everyday.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing personality.
• Desire to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Driven by the mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cheese department for store opening and closing.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.
• Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
• Cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices, presents and processes Cheese department products.
• Records and handles shrink, damaged and past-date product according to company policy.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
• Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays and events.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in department, with willingness to continue learning.
• Notifies department manager or Manager on Duty (MOD) of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed