FT Seafood Sales Associate

Hannaford; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 17,908 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Burlington, VT, is seeking a Seafood Department Associate to support storage, display, and preparation of seafood products. This role emphasizes adherence to safety and sanitation standards and collaboration with team members to maintain department efficiency and excellent customer service.

Key duties include assisting in training, following the MPP guidelines, and contributing to a clean, organized department while ensuring accurate product presentation and policy

Qualifications

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand knowledge of seafood product storage and preparation techniques.
• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance and comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Build and maintain ice wall.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Work within the company’s management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards; communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance; keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness and dignity.
• Have total understanding of department's standard practice manual and its intent.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations
Job Requisition: 533453
Address: USA-VT-Burlington-1127 North Avenue
Store Code: Store 08161 Meat (5151884)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine, in 1883 and remains connected to local farms, producers, and communities through its Local program, supporting sustainable seafood and local jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and expand knowledge of seafood product storage and preparation techniques.
• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance and comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Build and maintain ice wall.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Work within the company’s management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards; communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance; keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness and dignity.
• Have total understanding of department's standard practice manual and its intent.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Tolerate working in extreme cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Stand or walk 100% of the time in an area with freezers and ice.
• Lift cases of products weighing up to 50 lb. frequently.
• Meet established volume activity standards.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, and lifting with arms fully extended from waist to shoulder height.
• Use hands to feel objects; knives to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean fish.
• Frequent bending.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.

Preferred Requirements

• Provide outstanding, friendly customer service and assist customers in selection of product.
• Cut, filet and display seafood; rotate products according to standards.
• Perform tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparing food products, or setting up displays.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Package and display products according to customer demands.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment according to company policies.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $15.90 - $21.60 hourly.

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.