Meat Department Specialist – Flexible Hours & Customer Focus

Hanover Consumer Cooperateive Society; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society is hiring for a front-end/department assistant in White River Junction, VT. The role focuses on delivering high-level customer service, supporting daily operations, stocking, and maintaining product presentation to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include assisting supervisors, handling front-end tasks, and ensuring smooth department workflow while upholding co-op standards in a flexible schedule environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to represent the Co-op in a positive manner.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in ECRS POS system and processes.
• Set an excellent example for new employees.
• Proficiency in use of computer software, Office 365, Excel and Word.
• Successful completion of Co-op customer service training.
• Serve Safe certification acquired as needed.
• Excellent follow through.

Responsibilities

• Works in assigned department.
• Stocks assigned areas with available product, minimizing empty shelf space and shrink.
• Face accurately and neatly to maximize sales.
• Rotate stock to ensure freshest products are available and to inspect for quality and out of date products.
• Recognize the customers’ needs and take the initiative to react accordingly.
• Maintain extensive product knowledge.
• Exhibit teamwork by being flexible and dependable meeting the location and department needs.
• Knowledge of money buying and deposit procedure, assisting as needed or requested (Front End and Service Desk specific).
• Answer, page, and transfer phone calls promptly and efficiently.
• Remain productive without direct supervision.
• Serve as a mentor to new staff in the department (for those with more years of experience).
• Re-train staff as needed or requested, following set training program.
• Check Co-op email at least once per week.
• Set standard for expected behavior in adhering to all food safety procedures.
• Participate in department meetings and complete all required trainings for the purpose of maintaining Co-op standards.
• Adhere to all Co-op policies, procedures and employee code of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

POS system proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECRS POS system

Office 365

Excel

Word

Job description

Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society is hiring for a front-end/department assistant in White River Junction, VT. The role focuses on delivering high-level customer service, supporting daily operations, stocking, and maintaining product presentation to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include assisting supervisors, handling front-end tasks, and ensuring smooth department workflow while upholding co-op standards in a flexible schedule environment.