Fresh Department Clerk -Part-Time- New Store - Bellflower #54

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Bellflower, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Department Clerk supports department operations by packaging, weighing, pricing, rotating, and restocking products while following company procedures and applicable health, civil code, and weights-and-measures regulations. The clerk handles damaged or spoiled products according to company policy and removes merchandise that is out of code. The role also involves serving customers courteously, including slicing, cutting, weighing, packaging, and labeling merchandise. The clerk maintains equipment, reports maintenance issues, and follows safety policies. Work includes refrigerated cutting rooms and storage areas, occasional frozen storage areas, and potentially wet or slippery surfaces. High school education is preferred but not required; completion of an apprenticeship or training program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is noted.

Requirements

Ability to hear, speak, and understand spoken English to respond to pages, assist customers, answer telephones, and communicate effectively.
Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand English sufficiently to use equipment and tools and understand company documents and job-related instructions.
Knowledge of the cuts and types of meat products sold in the department, including recommended uses or cooking methods and store and department procedures, policies, and operations.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to climb a ladder, sweep and mop floors, and carry trash containers outside.
Sufficient physical mobility and agility to respond to emergencies, and dexterity to disassemble, clean, and adjust meat department equipment or clear label jams.
Ability to work around fresh fruits, vegetables, and latex gloves without adverse allergic consequences that affect performance.
High school education preferred but not required.
Successful completion of an apprenticeship or training program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

High school education.

Responsibilities

Observe store rules and company policies.
Follow local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations and applicable weights-and-measures laws.
Package, weigh, and price products processed in the department, following procedures for weighing, wrapping, price marking, and restocking cases to protect quality, ensure accuracy, and maintain product rotation.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling damaged goods.
Rotate perishable merchandise according to department policy and product code dates, and remove out-of-code merchandise using FIFO rules.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Greet customers and maintain good customer relations by providing prompt, courteous service and assistance.
Serve customers by slicing, cutting, weighing, packaging, and labeling merchandise.
Use and maintain equipment in good working order and promptly report maintenance or equipment problems to the store director or person in charge.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and read Safety Committee bulletins.