Part Time Store Associate

Gordon Food Service; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts - 10% off purchases

Affordable Health Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Part Time Store Associate in Chicago. This position involves customer service, sales, and inventory management in a dynamic retail environment. Join a team that prioritizes customer satisfaction and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age required.
• Retail stocking, cashiering, and selling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations including sales, customer service, and inventory management.
• Provide superior customer service by engaging with customers and assisting special requests.
• Accurately handle transactions and maintain store condition.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Basic Math Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

RF Gun

Computer

Box Cutter

Forklift

Job description

Gordon Food Service Store LLC

Location: 6431 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, 60707-3405

Hiring Immediately!

Weekly Pay!

• Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program

Eligible employees can also take advantage of:

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Bright Horizons Child and Elder Care
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

As a Part Time Store Associate you bring fun into our store! No 2 days are ever the same - a great opportunity to learn and even greater opportunity for advancement!

Does this sound like you?

• At least 16 years of age
• Able to provide superior customer service
• Able to multitask
• Work on your own or within a team
• Basic math and computer skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

Position Summary:

Performs the daily operations of Gordon Food Service Stores including: sales, customer service, stocking, inventory management, preparing products, operating a cash register and maintaining store conditions. Promotes and sells Store programs (loyalty, etc.) and services (Menu Wizard, eCommerce, Express Ordering, Gift Cards, etc.) to increase customer relations and retention.

Essential Functions:

• Provide superior customer service to all store customers by greeting customers, answering questions, suggestive selling, showing customers where product is, engaging in conversation, answering the telephone, assisting with special requests and express orders.

• Properly use equipment to prepare and package products for sale, ie juice, sliced deli meat, produce, etc..

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale. Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures.

• Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization.

• Encourage customers to place express orders and actively promote Store products and services, and customer loyalty programs.

• Support and actively participate in various sales activities such as marketing initiatives, contests, and other in-store promotional activities.

• Print signs and shelf tags, verify accuracy, and post appropriately.

• Maintain facility through general maintenance and cleaning activities.

• Safely operate power equipment, such as slicing equipment, tow motors and fork lifts where applicable.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to perform tasks, prioritize, and work independently or within a team

• Basic mathematical aptitude to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and counting

• Ability to count and make change

• Solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures

• Basic computer skills

• Time management and organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to follow instructions

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Cash Register

• RF Gun

• Computer

• Box Cutter

• Step Ladder and stocking cart

• Slicer

• General food prep equipment

• Pallet jack

• Forklift

• Floor Machine

• General cleaning materials

Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 0-2 years full-time related work experience preferred

• Retail stocking, cashiering, and selling experience preferred

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.