Fresh Foods Service Specialist

H-E-B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Houston is seeking a Food Service Representative to keep departments well-stocked and maintained while delivering superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh products daily while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role involves taking customer orders, answering product questions, assisting with selections, and supporting Bakery, Deli, and Prepared Foods teams to meet shopper needs in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems and equipment (e.g., PC, scales, label machine) - Required
• Strong customer service skills - Required
• Communication and interpersonal skills - Required
• Reading and writing skills - Required
• Planning and organizing skills - Required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Required

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service
• Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person
• Answers customer questions regarding products; assists them with selections
• Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product effectively
• Slices, packages, labels, rotates, and culls products for poor quality
• Assists in technical areas as needed (e.g., basic set-up and clean-up processes)
• Uses suggestive selling techniques and basic product knowledge to meet customer needs and build department sales
• Cleans and sanitizes display cases
• Operates / maintains equipment properly
• Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards
• Records production and shrink to aid in production planning
• Assists in technical areas as needed (e.g., baking, frying, and decorating)
• Takes care of service counter Customers
• Uses ordering system applications
• Uses Fresh Production Planner
• Performs inventory management processes (MSI, PAW) as required
• If applicable, ensures catering orders are prepared and ready in time for Customer pickup
• Performs all sanitation and maintenance tasks for Deli slicers
• Serves / packages products at customer's request
• Educates customers on preparation / reheating instructions of prepared foods
• Prepackages condiments for prepared food items
• Cuts, slices, dices, chops, food in preparation for chef

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading/Writing

Planning

Fast-paced

Computer systems

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

H-E-B in Houston is seeking a Food Service Representative to keep departments well-stocked and maintained while delivering superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh products daily while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role involves taking customer orders, answering product questions, assisting with selections, and supporting Bakery, Deli, and Prepared Foods teams to meet shopper needs in a fast-paced retail environment.