Cocina Clerk - Part Time - STORE La Mirada

Position: Cocina Clerk - Part Time - NEW STORE La Mirada #50
Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980 in Anaheim CA and since then we have grown to 40 stores in 4 counties:
Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers a full service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria and prepared foods in addition to a sizeable section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience. We are always looking for great people to join as a member of the Northgate Family.

We look for enthusiastic people with the potential and desire to grow with us. We strive to create a great work environment that is positive and fun; where people have meaningful work, where individuals have a sense of belonging and feel appreciated, valued and secure. If you are passionate about food, are customer focused, team oriented, and want to be a part of our family, we invite you to apply!

We offer opportunities for growth, 20% discount for you and one other family member in your household for most purchases made at Northgate and flexible schedules. To learn more, please visit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Observe all store rules and company policies.

* Maintain a neat, well‑groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations; must wear approved hat or hair net;

* Must wear an approved hat or hair net.

* Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store manager.

* Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.

* Assist in receiving and unloading of merchandise when necessary; check and verify product receiving to ensure that items listed on vendor invoices are all delivered; check products for quality, count, and condition.

* Take stock to storage or shelf areas.

* Follow pre-determined schematics and production forecasts. Keep manager or other designated personnel aware of low inventory conditions or spoilage problems.

* Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.

* Wait on customers including slicing, cutting, weighing, packaging and labeling merchandise.

* Assist in preparation of food products.

* Comply with safety policies and procedures; read all Safety Committee bulletins.

* Assist in training associates when assigned.

* Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices.

* Perform other duties and assignments as directed.

* Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.

* Maintain and promote new items and weekly specials.

* Keep refrigerated cases and other displays stocked and properly faced at all times in accordance with department standards.

* Display merchandise in an attractive, appealing, neat and colorful manner.

* Keep perishable merchandise rotated in accordance with department policy and product code dates and pull all out‑of‑code merchandise; following FIFO Rules (first in first out)

* Maintain a regular cleaning and sanitation program in compliance with store policy, department standards and state and local health regulations on a regular, ongoing basis.

* Assist in keeping all food preparation, display and storage areas clean, clear and in good order.

* Respond promptly to emergencies or potential safety hazards.

* Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance a minimum of one time per shift; communicate temperature failure of cases to key person in charge.

* Use and maintain equipment in good working order.

* Immediately advise department manager of any maintenance or equipment problems including temperature failure in refrigerated cases and display units.

* Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses; observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior; report to manager or security any abnormal behavior.

* Protect company assets at all times.

* Maintain good communications with co‑workers and throughout the organization.

* Notify department manager of personnel situations or policy violations…