Fresh Produce Merchandiser

Gordon Food Service; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Health insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Maternity leave

Wellness resources

Job summary

Gordon Restaurant Market LLC in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Store Associate at $17.50/hr. You will determine orders for fresh products, maintain freshness and presentation, and deliver outstanding customer service in a busy retail setting.

You will also receive and merchandize products, follow planograms, assist with inventory, and safely operate equipment. The role requires 18+, high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or in progress.
• 1 year retail customer service experience with fresh products preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Determining amount and placing orders of fresh product weekly, focusing on sales, in-stock levels and margins.
• Maintaining freshness, display quality, and safety standards in cooler, meat, and produce areas.
• Provide superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and assisting with requests.
• Receive, inspect, and merchandize products with proper rotation and quality.
• Execute end caps and planograms; maintain backstock organization.
• Assist with inventory counts, price checks, and signage maintenance.
• Operate power equipment safely (slicing equipment, tow motors, forklifts).
• Adhere to Gordon Food Service values and practices.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gordon Restaurant Market LLC

Location: 1959 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14207-1901

Now Hiring!

Pay: $17.50/hr

• Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program

Eligible Employees Can Also Take Advantage Of

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

• Determining amount and placing orders of fresh product from our vendors on a weekly basis, focusing on desired sales, in-stock, and margin shrink metrics
• Maintaining freshness levels, dynamic presentation of product, and upholding safety/health standards in the cooler, fresh meat, and produce areas
• Providing superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, suggestive selling, and assisting with special requests and express orders
• Receiving, inspecting, and merchandising products accurately while ensuring proper rotation and quality
• Executing on end cap and planograms alongside maintaining store backstock organization
• Assisting with merchandising through sequencing, count verificaion, inventory adjustments, price verification, and sign maintenance
• Safely operating power equipment, such as slicing equipment, tow motors, and forklifts
• Adhering to the cornerstone values, philosophy, and applicable practices of Gordon Food Service

Does this sound like you?

• At least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in a high school program OR have your high school diploma or GED
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• 1 year retail customer service experience with fresh products preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to provide superior customer service
• Able to multitaskWork on your own or within a team
• Basic math and computer skills

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.