Food Service Worker

Wegmans Food Markets; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime premium pay

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Scholarship program

LiveWell wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans in Corning, NY, is hiring for a Cheese Shop team member to educate customers about cheeses and help them choose ideal meal components and pairings.

You will ensure the freshest cheeses are displayed and available, delivering personable service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service in a retail setting.
• Ability to educate customers about products and answer questions.
• Willingness to unload deliveries and stock shelves.

Responsibilities

• Provide incredible service by proactively approaching customers and answering questions.
• Take orders, package product, and keep our shelves stocked throughout the day.
• Consistently grow product knowledge and stay up-to-date on new and featured items.
• May unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays and backroom coolers with new and existing products/inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

At Wegmans, our mission is to help our customers live healthier, better lives through food. As a team member in our Cheese Shop, you'll work with others to educate our customers on the unique cheeses and other offerings in the department, helping them to find the best meal components and pairings! You will ensure the freshest and best variety of cheeses are on display and available throughout the day, all ripened to perfection. If you have a passion for different cheeses from around the world, and enjoy educating and delivering incredible service to customers in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Provide incredible service by proactively approaching customers and answering questions
• Take orders, package product, and keep our shelves stocked throughout the day
• Consistently grow product knowledge and stay up-to-date on new and featured items
• May unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays and backroom coolers with new and existing products/inventory

At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment:

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, including forceful pulling, occasional heavy lifting, bending, and reaching, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 10-30 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of greater than 50 pounds occasionally. You may receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors and involves exposure to cold (33-55 degrees) temperatures. Basic tools and equipment used include knives, cheese cutting equipment, packaging supplies, hand jack, and u-cart.; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting