Fresh Grocer - Seafood Clerk; Thompson Range

The Fresh Grocer is a supermarket chain specializing in providing high-quality perishables in urban and suburban environments with stores operating in the (PA & NJ) Tri-State area. The Fresh Grocer is committed to understanding the needs, tastes, and traditions of the communities in which their stores are located, and makes it a priority to offer an assortment of products and services to meet those various needs.

The Fresh Grocer is also committed to improving food access and to promoting the health and wellness of its customers, associates, and communities.

Job Summary:

To deliver great customer experience while maintaining and operating the Seafood Department; to prepare and pack out fresh and frozen seafood according to Company and department standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products including shellfish, spices and powered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of these functions requires the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code-dating, preparing, storing, price-marking, scaling, and restocking products to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between all various types of seafood and related merchandise including taste, preparation, method of use, and price differences between varieties of similar classes of products (i.e. different types of shrimp, scallops, etc.).
• Contribute to controlling freshness and quality of product.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failures immediately.
• Calculate, if necessary, product gross margins and retail prices.
• Be familiar with recording of invoices on receiving logs and checking for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Seafood operation.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weighs 25 lbs., and that occasionally weighs up to 50 lbs.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Seafood Department that weighs 25 lbs., and that occasionally weighs up to 50 lbs.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about the location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Seafood Department operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all…