Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

To ensure an organized and smooth-running meat & cheese departments and provide a variety of and other accoutrements that appeal to an ever-expanding customer base. Meet and maintain department objectives for sales and margin. Support Food Service Manager’s goals for the overall department in team meetings and by performing other tasks as assigned.

Status

• Reports To: Food Service Manager (AFSM)
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Level: 3 / Part-time or Full-time

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

OPERATIONS

• Validate product costs and retail pricing is in line to achieve sales and margin goals set by Food Service Manager
• Ensure product standards and par levels are being followed
• Oversee product sampling
• Ensure POS system and scales are accurate, and information is up-to-date for pricing products
• Provide an accurate fresh inventory monthly
• Maintain department equipment in working order; notify FSM of needed repairs
• Successfully complete and maintain food safety certification
• Address safety concerns immediately
• Report to AFSM & FSM regularly; Attend team meetings

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Uphold and demonstrate our above & beyond customer service policy
• Interact with customers, in-person and on the phone, in a friendly, efficient manner

PRODUCTION

• Ensure a rotating, seasonal product mix that includes ample representation of all main cheese & meat categories
• Ensure food prep and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting health department standards
• Ensure tracking of all product shrink through set systems

MERCHANDISING

• Plan attractive displays with uniform signage and ensure displays are fully stocked,rotated to ensure freshness
• Develop strategies to drive sales; order items weekly to support Fresh Deal & Co-op Deal sales flyer
• Ensure all signage is accurate and up-to-date
• Perform weekly department sanitation duties to ensure clean work space and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations & food safety requirements

PURCHASING

• Order product and supplies on time to ensure inventories are maintained at optimum levels
• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery and investigate new vendors
• Receive orders, code invoices, and process credits in a timely fashion
• Coordinate returns and credits from suppliers where applicable

Physical Job Requirements

The physical requirements described here are those that an employee must meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently; and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to be present and working in assigned area for up to 3 hours without rest.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladder.
• Ability to reach above shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate with customers.
• Finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp and hold items of different sizes.
• Vision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to read register screen and product and shelf labels.

Working Conditions

The work environment described here is representative of the conditions an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials ranging from natural to chemical (store products, cleaning products, scents from working in a public setting).
• Exposure to and potential handling of fresh foods.
• Frequently performs work standing on cement floors
• May work occasionally in temperature extremes (walk-in freezer, outside warehouse, hot kitchen, etc.).
• Noise level in the store is usually moderate to loud.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Retail and customer service experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail & organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi task
• A firm grasp of margin pricing

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