Assistant Seafood Manager

Northeast Grocery; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper in New York is seeking a Seafood Clerk to assist in managing daily seafood department operations. You will help with product merchandising, ordering and inventory, while delivering fast, friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include supporting the Seafood Manager, maintaining displays, training new associates, and ensuring accurate order processing. The role requires basic computer skills and 6–12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 6-12 months of related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of the seafood department.
• Support the Seafood Manager with budgeting/financial aspects.
• Oversee clerks and ensure proper merchandising, rotation and inventory levels.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation per 5S standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ordering system

Job description

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Responsible for assisting with the operation of the Seafood Department. Assists the Seafood Manager with budgeting and financial aspects of the seafood dept. Oversees clerks within department and monitors for proper merchandising, rotation and inventory levels of product to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Ensures that all customer orders are processed efficiently and accurately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Consistently to provide fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service at all times.
Responsible for smiling, making eye contact and thanking customer upon fulfilling customer's request.
Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.
Responsible for assisting with the day to day operation of the seafood department to include product merchandising, preparation, arrangements, displays and inventory levels.
Assist with ordering all seafood product merchandise and supplies. Must be able to maintain product ordering in absence of the seafood manager.
Responsible for assisting the seafood manager with the seafood department record keeping (i.e.: financial aspects, payroll, wrap).
Ensure a high level of customer service and courtesy at all times within the seafood department (includes accuracy of special orders such as shrimp platters).
Responsible for setting seafood ice display to correct corporate standards.
Ensure that all associates adhere to company and state sanitation procedures and regulations.
Assist Seafood Manager with the training and scheduling of all new associates within the seafood department.
Responsible for reading daily e-mail communications from Seafood Merchandising and communicating/implementing those directions.
Perform suggestive selling, sampling and PA announcements.
Learn and maintain computer generated ordering system.
Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance reviews. Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills. High School Degree or equivalent. 6-12 months of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Hot Environment Frequent 3-5 hours

Exposure to Cold Environment Frequent 3-5 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 75lbs

Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 75lbs

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.