Center Store Specialist - Part Time

Mackenthun's-Fine-Foods-; Minnetrista (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Shift differentials for Sundays &

10% discount at Mackenthun's locations

Referral bonuses

Dietitian services

Job summary

Mackenthun's Fine Foods is seeking a part-time Center Store Specialist to keep Grocery, Frozen, and Dairy areas stocked and appealing. You’ll engage customers, answer inquiries, and help maintain product displays to support Mackenthun's exceptional shopping experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and a positive attitude, with opportunities to assist with promotions and merchandising. Flexible daytime shifts, including some weekends, are typical.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn about products and services.
• Positive attitude and focus on customer needs.
• Desirable: operate lift trucks, pallet jacks and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, frozen food, and dairy cases; rotate and face products.
• Rotate products with FIFO where applicable.
• Restock advertised items and displays efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of shelves, cases, and displays.
• Assist with events, promotions, and creative merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Center Store Specialists ensure store profitability by keeping the Grocery, Frozen Food, and Dairy departments fully stocked with fresh products. They promote Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience through customer engagement, assisting with inquiries, and maintaining product displays.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Stock shelves, frozen food, and dairy cases; rotate and face products.
• Rotate products with first in first out (FIFO)
• Restock advertised items and displays efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of shelves, cases, and displays.
• Understand ordering, pricing, and inventory control processes.
• Assist with events, promotions, and creative merchandising.
• Minimize product losses due to damage or expiration.

Customer Service:

• Provide excellent service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Create promotional displays.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum age of 16

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn about products and services.
• Positive attitude and focus on customer needs.

Desirable:

• Depending on age restrictions willing to learn to operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

Working Conditions, Physical Demands and Availability

• Constant standing, walking, and physical activity (lifting, bending, reaching).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push/pull up to 2000 lbs with a pallet jack.
• Work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Flexible schedule that may include primarily daytime hours and some weekend hours. As well as some holidays depending on business needs.

Benefits Summary for Part Time:

• Earned Safe & Sick Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun's locations
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services