Part-Time Perishable Associate – Fast, Friendly Service

Food Lion; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Perishable Department team member responsible for quality customer service, proper product handling, and adherence to safety standards. The role supports fast, friendly service and accurate stocking in meat, dairy, frozen, and other perishable categories.

Primary duties include receiving deliveries, rotating stock, following company procedures, and maintaining department cleanliness. Strong communication and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, and accurate customer service in the Perishable Department.
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and store merchandise.
• Maintain product levels in all areas within the Perishable Department including meat, lunchmeat, frozen, dairy, ice cream.
• Process beef and grinds as directed from the planned production tool and as requested or needed.
• Wrap, label, weigh and stock meat case as requested or needed.
• Assemble, disassemble, and clean the grinder as requested or needed.
• Properly clean and sanitize the department.
• Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice.
• Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Food Lion in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Perishable Department team member responsible for quality customer service, proper product handling, and adherence to safety standards. The role supports fast, friendly service and accurate stocking in meat, dairy, frozen, and other perishable categories.

Primary duties include receiving deliveries, rotating stock, following company procedures, and maintaining department cleanliness. Strong communication and physical stamina are required.