Overview
To ensure customer satisfaction by operating the catering department with the highest level of quality service and to achieve expected sales goals.
Pay for this position starts at $16.60 - $23.81 / hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age;
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license;
- Driving record will be reviewed annually;
- Will be subject to substance testing;
- Background check;
- In some locations a CORI check will be required;
- Must be well-groomed and customer-oriented;
- Must demonstrate the capability to interact with customers;
- Possess the ability to handle multiple orders and deliveries on a daily basis within a structured time frame;
- Must be able to read and write English adequately;
- Ability to speak, understand and follow English instructions.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Handle each customer sales transaction in a courteous, friendly manner. Each customer will be extended a sincere, pleasant greeting and thanked when the transaction is completed. Always using proper customer service at time of delivery.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong catering team.
- Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
- Promote the company image as a service-oriented operation where every associate will greet, assist, render efficient service and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and business-like manner.
- Coordinate orders with catering sales clerk.
- Stay in constant contact with the catering sales clerk in case of problems with deliveries or delivery times.
- Work efficiently and at an acceptable pace ensuring timely deliveries.
- Effectively control proper storage and shipping of orders limiting shrink and damaged goods.
- Ensure proper customer service at time of delivery.
- Practice proper “on location” customer service and communication.
- Responsible for notifying management of customer complaints, security problems and product problems.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” to help keep the delivery van neat, clean and organized.
- Coordinate equipment cleaning and storing.
- Keep maintenance record of gas and service.
- Follow proper hand washing, food storage and handling procedures.
- Maintain a neat personal appearance including proper uniform and dress code.
- Be safety conscious and correct any unsafe conditions you observe; follow the rules of the road.
- Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving product or using equipment.
- Be sure to operate and clean department equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions
- Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene, and business attitude. Have a professional image at all times.
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the passbook training within 60 days of entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands
Job Standards:
Operate the catering department including the various sales and service functions at the catering desk according to company and department standards; ensuring that the shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store. Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
- Standing: Frequently (F) on tile/concrete surface;
- Walking: Frequently (F) on tile/concrete surface;
- Sitting: Frequently (F);
- Carrying: Occasionally (O) up to 50 lbs;
- Pushing: Frequently (F) up to 300 lbs;
- Lifting: Occasionally (O) up to 50 lbs;
- Pulling: Frequently (F) up to 300 lbs;
- Climbing: Occasionally (O) up to 12 ft;
- Bending: Frequently (F);
- Balancing: Frequently (F);
- Stooping: Occasionally (O);
- Kneeling: Occasionally (O);
- Crouching: Occasionally (O);
- Handling: Continuously (C);
- Fingering: Continuously (C);
- Feeling: Continuously (C);
- Crawling: Never (N);
- Reaching: Continuously (C) at waist/overhead level;
- Talking: Continuously (C);
- Seeing: Continuously (C);
- Hearing: Continuously (C);
- Smelling: Frequently (F).
Repetitive Action
Continuous movement of entire body.
Job Location
Retail grocery location
Working Conditions
Environment involved is:
- Inside;
- Outside;
- Cold;
- Heat;
- Wet/Humidity.
Safety Risk Factors
- Occasionally (O) loud noise;
- Continuously (C) twisting of back and neck;
- Occasionally (O) slippery floor surface;
- Occasionally (O) cluttered floor surface;
- Never (N) hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts);
- Occasionally (O) contact with sharp objects;
- Occasionally (O) contact with skin irritant;
- Never (N) toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet);
- Occasionally (O) nuisance dust, fumes, sprays;
- Occasionally (O) hazardous cleaning solutions.
Schedules
Varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, etc.
Catering delivery van, cell phone, GPS.