Perishable Department Associate - Fresh Food Service

Food Lion; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Smithville, TN, is seeking a dedicated associate for the Perishable Department to provide quality customer service, maintain department standards, and maximize sales while minimizing shrink. You will handle stocking, receiving, labeling and proper handling of perishable goods, ensuring freshness and safety.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adhere to food safety guidelines, and cooperate with team members to deliver a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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

• Maintain enthusiastic customer awareness with fast, friendly, and accurate service.
• Be courteous and helpful to other associates.
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and store properly.
• Ensure ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and display of merchandise per policies.
• Maintain product levels in Perishable Department (meat, lunchmeat, dairy, etc.).
• Process beef and grinds as directed by production tools.
• Wrap, label, weigh and stock meat as required.
• Clean and sanitize the department and maintain layout standards.
• Follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Report accidents per procedures to the Manager on Duty.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Learn multiple tasks

Age requirement

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

CAO

Job description

Food Lion in Smithville, TN, is seeking a dedicated associate for the Perishable Department to provide quality customer service, maintain department standards, and maximize sales while minimizing shrink. You will handle stocking, receiving, labeling and proper handling of perishable goods, ensuring freshness and safety.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adhere to food safety guidelines, and cooperate with team members to deliver a positive shopping experience.