Multi-Purpose Clerk - Deli - 247 E. 18Th St., Oakland, CA 94606

The Save Mart Companies; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Save Mart Companies is hiring a Multi-Purpose Clerk to join our California stores. This role supports several departments, promotes sales, answers guest questions, and processes orders while ensuring safe food handling and shop floor cleanliness.

You will help stock, rotate, and merchandise products across Center Store, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, and other areas, while maintaining department appeal and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job.
• Six months of grocery retail related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the check stand according to company policy and procedures and manage POS transactions.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; stock and merchandise to maintain freshness.
• Provide guest service at various department counters and respond to requests for products or special orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all areas; assist in other departments as needed.
• May operate equipment such as slicers, wrappers, or forklifts if authorized.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

TheMulti-Purpose Clerkis an integral part of a highly motivated team focused on serving guests with an emphasis on the overalltotal storeguest experience to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations.

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assignedto one of several departments within the store – to include Center Store Market, Fresh Market Departments, or Guest Services Department. The Multi-Purpose Clerk is responsible for promoting sales within assigned department, answering our guests’ questions, responding to guest requests for products, and accurately placing special orders. The Multi-Purpose Clerk practices safe food handling procedures, maintaining clean work area, orderly and free from safety hazards. The Clerk receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment and quality as well as stocks, rotates, and merchandises product to maintain freshness and department appeal.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assigned to any of the following assignments/departments:

• Center Store/Front End – Operate the check stand according to company policy and procedures, memorize PLU codes and keep up to date with new products; order, receive, unload, stock and rotate product onto shelves and cases in all areas of center store operations; merchandise product and perform Point-Of-Sale (POS) and inventory activities.
• Produce - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; trim, wash, and wrap produce according to company policy; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; maintain floral area both inside and outside of store; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Meat/Seafood - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; weigh, wrap/package and label products for display; stock, rotate and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; provide guest service at the seafood counter; take special orders for items such as custom cuts of meat or holiday items; may operate equipment such as slicers and wrappers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Bakery/Deli - Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; prepare, weigh, package, and label products for display; stock, rotate, and merchandise baked goods and deli products to maintain freshness and department appeal; take special orders for items such as cakes and party trays; may operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Janitorial - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store; sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas; clean restrooms, break room, office areas, shelving and cases, front end equipment, shopping carts, and vending machines; clean front of store and parking lot, and empty trash; may operate janitorial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers
• Valley Fresh -Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality;cut,trim, wash,juice, beverage infusionandpackageproduce according to companystandards; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean
• Restaurant - Operate the register according to company policy and procedures and keep up to date with new restaurant offerings; take guest orders and service completed orders for guests at the register; maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the restaurant and department
• Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas
• May operate forklift if authorized and certified
• May operate baler if authorized
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring pay range: $17.34 - 27.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent guest service and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job

Education

High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience

Six months of grocery retail related experience

Other

Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be at least 18 years of age

Physical

Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance

• Quality/Quantity of Work
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference: req42239

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.