Prepared Foods Clerk - 27 hrs/wk

New Seasons Market • Portland, OR

127d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region's farmers, ranchers, growers and makers. Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food. Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings/certifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Knowledge of retail grocery Prepared Foods, Deli or food production department and/or similar restaurant, café or food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Prepared Foods department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection and provides product knowledge.
• Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
• Prepares, cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices and presents Prepared Foods department products.
• Stocks and maintains Prepared Foods cases and stations.
• Processes customers' made-to-order items accurately and expeditiously.
• Assists with food preparation and production.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% staff shopping discount
• Medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits for full-time staff working 24 hours or more per week after 60 days.
• 401(k) program participation for staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age.
• Accrual of PTO from the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays depending on schedule and tenure.
• Supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement).
• Store incentive program based on financial & operational goals.
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit.
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
• Adoption assistance.
• Up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers