Seafood Clerk

Tawa Supermarket•Quincy, MA

About The Position

The Seafood Clerk prepares and maintains seafood displays, handles and processes seafood products, supports inventory and deliveries, and provides customer service. The role requires following company standards, food-safety and health regulations, and safe equipment and cleaning procedures. The position is part-time and pays $15–$17 per hour; this range is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation.

Requirements

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.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Good manual dexterity for using processing equipment such as cutters and labeling equipment.
Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds or more with appropriate equipment.
Ability to work occasionally in environments with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 50°F.
Availability to work weekends and holidays or rotating schedules.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Set up fresh seafood cases, ensure products have proper signage, and merchandise products according to company standards to showcase quality and freshness and drive sales.
Keep aisles and common walking areas clear of boxes and debris to help prevent injuries.
Unload and break down deliveries, replenish products to meet customer needs, and rotate products for freshness.
Skin, clean, and cut fish at customers’ request.
Fry and/or steam seafood products on request; change fryer oil and clean the fryer and steamer daily.
Use equipment appropriately and maintain accurate logs in accordance with company policies and state food-safety and health regulations.
Stock, ship, and distribute product items to production teams, following the First-In First-Out (FIFO) method.
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures to ensure company standards and applicable regulations are followed.
Proactively assist customers and provide excellent service.
Work with team members to conduct monthly inventory counts.
Clean seafood tanks and change appliances regularly to maintain product freshness and quality and keep tanks clean.
Clean the walk-in cooler and freezer, clean and sanitize display cases, scales, and counters safely, and maintain clean work areas.
Inspect seafood quality and remove unmarketable items to maintain the department’s overall appeal.
Cut, wrap, and pack items accurately and efficiently at customers’ request.
Perform other duties as needed for business needs.