Perishable Dept. Specialist - Fast, Friendly Service

Food Lion; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is hiring for a Perishable Department Associate in Newark, DE. The role centers on delivering excellent customer service while maintaining product quality in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will handle inventory, receive deliveries, and ensure proper rotation, labeling, and cleanliness of meat, dairy, and other perishable items. The position requires attentiveness to safety standards, effective communication with customers and team members, and a willingness to learn store

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enthusiastic customer awareness with fast, friendly, and accurate service.
• Be courteous and helpful to other associates.
• Understand and use company tools such as inventory systems and ordering.
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and store appropriately.
• Ensure correct product levels and proper preparation and display of merchandise in the Perishable Department.
• Maintain meat, dairy, and related product areas, rotate stock, and assist with case prep and cleanliness.
• Follow safety guidelines, policies and standard practice, and report accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion is hiring for a Perishable Department Associate in Newark, DE. The role centers on delivering excellent customer service while maintaining product quality in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will handle inventory, receive deliveries, and ensure proper rotation, labeling, and cleanliness of meat, dairy, and other perishable items. The position requires attentiveness to safety standards, effective communication with customers and team members, and a willingness to learn store