Grocery + Wellness Department Clerk

Grocery + Wellness Department Clerk South Philly Food Co-op Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Sweeping Growing experience Merchandising Customer inquiry handling Mopping Grocery store Full Job Description Apply for the following position at: www.southphillyfood.coop/jobs. A full application must be completed on our website to be considered. We will NOT be reviewing resumes at InDeed unless there is a corresponding application on file with us at the website.

GROCERY & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT CLERK

purpose: To stock, receive, and promote present products in full, clean, & organized displays and support department objectives for sales, margin, inventory turns, labor, and customer service.

status:

Reports to Grocery Department Manager (or Assistant GDM) |

Full Time:

32+ hours a week or

Part Time:

hours vary responsibilities : 1)

RECEIVING & INVENTORY

a) Check deliveries for damage, quality, and accuracy, notify Department Manager of discrepancies. b) Handle returns and obtain credit from suppliers for products, as directed by Department Manager c) Help with unloading as needed; Stock as appropriate onto sales foor; Rotate deliveries into storage following FIFO. d) Ensure accurate, up-to-date prices of grocery and wellness products in POS system and on shelf tags and signs. 2)

MERCHANDISING

a) Maintain end-caps and other in-store displays, according to established standards for appearance, variety and ease of shopping and stocking. b) Ensure shelves/bins/coolers are fully stocked and rotated for freshness in accordance with stocking priorities set forth by Grocery Manager and Department Buyers. c) Offer tastes, samples, suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare products. d) Maintain accurate, up-to-date uniform department signs. 3)

CUSTOMER SERVICE

a) Assist customers with grocery and wellness questions in prompt friendly courteous manner. b) Help customers place & pick up special orders. c) Report grocery and wellness department customer suggestions, comments, & complaints to the Department Manager. 4)

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

a) Maintain grocery department shelves, displays, aisles and storage areas in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department and ADA standards. b) Mark down items as needed to reduce losses, in accordance with department protocols. c) Fulfill department protocol for items to be returned to suppliers. See that unsellable items are properly stored or disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records. d) Remove trash promptly, sweep and mop retail area floors frequently. e) Use equipment safely. Ensure maintenance of department equipment in working order. Monitor cooler temperatures. Notify Grocery Manager of equipment problems or needs. f) Participate inventory counts for designated product departments as scheduled. 5)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Attend department and storewide meetings. b) Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Leader, Grocery Department Manager or General Manager. c) Assist customers in all departments, in prompt friendly courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary. d) Answer & route phone calls, take and route messages as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in grocery retail, stocking/receiving. Ability to lift 50+ pounds Familiarity with natural foods. Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality. Ability to work in cold conditions. Experience serving the public Willingness to work one or more weekend days. Organized, consistently follows through on Willingness to work nights. commitments. Regular, predictable attendance. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands. Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the Communications skills--clear communication, good changing requirements of the job. listener.

DESIRED:

Knowledge of current trends in natural foods industry. Knowledge of organic and commercial growing Familiarity with vitamins, supplements, and other practices, and organic certification regulations. wellness products Grocery/Wellness Clerk

JD 2019-09-27

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person