Fresh Perishables Specialist

Food Lion; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Perishable Department team member focused on quality customer service, keeping perishables stocked and inviting. You will help with deliveries, rotation, and display of meat, dairy, and frozen goods.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and a friendly shopper experience, with training on company tools and policies. Flexible, hardworking individuals who meet age requirements and can stand for long periods are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience.
• Courteous and helpful to other associates.
• Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO).
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and put in appropriate storage area.
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Maintain proper product levels in all areas within the Perishable Department including meat, lunchmeat, frozen, dairy, ice cream.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Perishable Department team member focused on quality customer service, keeping perishables stocked and inviting. You will help with deliveries, rotation, and display of meat, dairy, and frozen goods.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and a friendly shopper experience, with training on company tools and policies. Flexible, hardworking individuals who meet age requirements and can stand for long periods are encouraged to apply.