Central Market Plano Parking Lot Attendant - Part-Time

Central Market; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Service Representative - Parking Lot Attendant to provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include assisting customers with their purchases, maintaining cleanliness in the parking area, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, making this an excellent opportunity for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience; no prior experience or training necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Clear communication and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Packaging customer purchases accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting customers with carrying out their purchases.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of carts and equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Physical ability

Job description

Overview

Central Market is a specialty grocery store that began in Austin, Texas in 1994 and has expanded to multiple locations across the state. Renowned for its freshness, it offers a wide selection of edible products sourced directly from the best suppliers worldwide. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, vast produce sections, and knowledgeable staff, Central Market is a haven for food enthusiasts. We believe food unites families and communities, preserves cultures, and fosters new traditions. Each store serves as a marketplace for exchanging goods, services, and ideas for those passionate about food.

Responsibilities

The Service Representative - Parking Lot Attendant [PLA] provides excellent customer service by assisting with packaging and carrying purchases, supporting all customer service aspects. Works under supervision with clear verbal and written instructions, utilizing basic skills relevant to the role. Responsibilities include:

1. Packaging customer purchases accurately and efficiently
2. Assisting customers with carrying out their purchases
3. Answering customer questions about products
4. Engaging customers in discussions about items, including taste profiles, complementary products, and preparation tips
5. Returning merchandise to shelves as needed
6. Providing friendly, prompt service with a smile
7. Guiding Customer Service Associates in the parking lot
8. Managing shopping baskets, ensuring they are nested properly and available at entrances
9. Assisting customers with unloading merchandise into their vehicles
10. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of carts, seats, and equipment
11. Ensuring carts are charged and operational
12. Providing water to customers as needed
13. Walking the parking lot to retrieve abandoned shopping carts
14. Reporting issues to the Service Manager or Director

Requirements

• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience; no prior experience or training necessary
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and procedures
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to remain calm and focused during interruptions or stressful situations
• Adherence to guidelines, rules, and procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Completion of necessary training courses
• Good interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to lift, carry, bend, kneel, reach, squat, push, and pull
• Maintain high productivity and efficiency standards
• Stand for up to 3 hours at a time