Perishable Department Clerk

99 Ranch Market•Westbury, NY

About The Position

The Perishable Department Clerk supports the Seafood, Meat, and Produce departments by preparing and merchandising products, maintaining inventory and food safety standards, operating department equipment, and assisting customers. The role includes handling deliveries, replenishing refrigerated and frozen displays, processing products, monitoring storage temperatures, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. The position is part-time, with a stated pay range of $17 to $19 per hour; actual compensation may depend on job responsibilities, education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Requirements

Previous seafood department experience is preferred; knowledge of general seafood product lines or similar experience is requested.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and company policies.
Ability to inspect and evaluate product quality.
Proper training and knowledge of equipment operation are required.
Availability to work weekends and holidays or rotating schedules.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Good manual dexterity for using processing equipment such as cutters or labeling equipment.
Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds or more with appropriate equipment.
Ability to work occasionally in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 50°F.

Nice To Haves

Previous seafood department experience.
Knowledge of general seafood product lines or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain attractive, organized product displays with accurate signage and pricing, presenting products according to company standards.
Unload, inspect, and break down deliveries; replenish shelves, refrigerated cases, and freezers to maintain inventory and meet customer demand.
Cut, trim, clean, weigh, wrap, package, and label seafood, meat, and produce according to department standards and customer requests.
Perform applicable department-specific preparation, including frying and steaming seafood.
Organize storage areas, distribute products as needed, and rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
Inspect product freshness, quality, and condition; remove expired, damaged, recalled, or unmarketable products and maintain required disposal and inspection records.
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and safely operate and maintain applicable department equipment.
Clean and sanitize workstations, display cases, counters, equipment, walk-in coolers, freezers, and seafood tanks according to schedules and food safety procedures.
Keep aisles, storage areas, and common walkways clean, organized, and free of boxes, debris, and other potential hazards.
Assist customers, answer product questions, provide recommendations, and fulfill special preparation or packaging requests.
Participate in monthly physical inventory counts, verify quantities, and assist with inventory accuracy and discrepancy reporting.
Collaborate with department team members and management to support daily operations, product availability, and department performance standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.