Grocery Clerk

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc.; Seacliff (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing Benefits Package

Paid Parental Leave

Lifestyle Scheduling

Public Transport Benefits

Paid Community Service Hours

30% employee discount

Job summary

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. in Aptos, CA seeks a Grocery Clerk to join the Grocery department, reporting to the Grocery Manager. You will stock, price, and help customers with friendly, efficient service.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 0–3 months related experience, and the ability to stand for long periods. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k; paid parental leave and a 30% employee discount.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; or basic education equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Fills customer orders by obtaining items from shelves and displays.
• Stocks shelves and coolers to maintain merchandise availability.
• Operates a cash register following store policies.
• Prices merchandise and maintains price integrity.
• Monitors shelf life and product expiration dates.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

1209 Aptos - New Leaf, 161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos, California, United States of America

Job Description

New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, staff, and community starts with sustainable, locally-produced food. Farm-to-table all the way! We’ve partnered with open-minded producers who care as deeply about our people, the planet, and social justice as we do, from day one.

Our mission is to be a purveyor of good – from offering the best local and natural foods to taking care of our staff, community, and environment. We love what we do, and we know that it’s our passionate staff who make it all possible. We’re committed to taking care of our people by leading the way with progressive employment practices.

Every day, we work to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness – a place where staff can thrive, and differences are celebrated. As a member of the New Leaf Community Markets team, you can count on an inclusive, friendly environment and a welcoming group of inspired individuals who love people, great food, and being a part of a community gathering place.

Ingredients You’ll Bring to the Table:

You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.

You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

What’s on Your Plate:

Job Title: Grocery Clerk

Department: Grocery

Reports To: Grocery Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fills customer orders by obtaining items from shelves, freezers, coolers, bins, tables, or containers.
• Stocks shelves, dairy cases, and other areas of the department.
• Assures that all items in the dairy box are in-code and well within their expiration date.
• Rotates stock to assure high quality, and fresh merchandise at all times.
• Required to operate a cash register following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately prices all merchandise by stamping, marking, or placing shelf tags/signs.
• Assures daily price changes are done accurately and completed before the store opens; maintaining price integrity at all times.
• Monitors pull dates on all Grocery merchandise.

Customer Service Skills

The Grocery Clerk is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Grocery Clerk is expected to have a positive 'can-do' attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Grocery Clerk is regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; frequently use hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Grocery Clerk occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The Grocery Clerk is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Grocery Clerk must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Why You’ll Love Working at New Leaf Community Markets

• Amazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

1209 Aptos - New Leaf, 161 Aptos Village Way, Aptos, California, United States of America