Grocery Associate: Customer-First & Freshness Champion

La Montañita Co-op; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

La Montañita Co-op in Santa Fe seeks a Grocery Clerk to deliver excellent customer service, maintain clean and safe displays, and assist with merchandising and stocking. You will greet customers, process products accurately, and support department sanitation while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes upholding product freshness, proper labeling, and collaborative work with other teams to create a welcoming shopping environment for all customers.

Qualifications

• Customer service and engagement throughout the shopping experience.
• Food safety knowledge and certification; willing to obtain if not current.
• Basic math skills for counting, addition, subtraction, and pricing.
• Adherence to safety, regulatory and wellness guidelines, PPE required.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Upholds integrity, ethics, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to identify and solve problems promptly.
• Calm, adaptable demeanor during changes in work environment.
• Dependable, reliable and self-motivated.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers warmly.
• Assist in processing, packaging, stocking and merchandising products.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appealing product displays.
• Assist in inventory counts and department upkeep as needed.
• Follow procedures for pricing, labeling and dating of products.
• Support other departments with sanitation and safety when required.
• Prioritize prep work and fast, accurate service during peak times.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report to management.
• Adhere to all La Montañita Food Cooperative regulations and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Math basics

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Problem solving

Adaptability

Reliable

Team player

Job description

La Montañita Co-op in Santa Fe seeks a Grocery Clerk to deliver excellent customer service, maintain clean and safe displays, and assist with merchandising and stocking. You will greet customers, process products accurately, and support department sanitation while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes upholding product freshness, proper labeling, and collaborative work with other teams to create a welcoming shopping environment for all customers.