Perishables Specialist – Fresh Foods & Customer Service

Food Lion; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is seeking a Perishable Department team member to provide quality customer service and maintain department standards. You will assist customers, rotate stock, and ensure proper handling of meat, dairy and frozen products, while following safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company policies, with a focus on fast, friendly, and accurate service to enhance the shopping experience.

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 quality customer service within the Perishable Department and maximize sales.
• Maintain standards in accordance with the standard practice manual.
• Data-driven handling of inventory, shelving and placement of merchandise.
• Receive deliveries, rotate stock and ensure proper storage areas.
• Adhere to Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain department cleanliness and product levels across meat, dairy and frozen lines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Food Lion is seeking a Perishable Department team member to provide quality customer service and maintain department standards. You will assist customers, rotate stock, and ensure proper handling of meat, dairy and frozen products, while following safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to company policies, with a focus on fast, friendly, and accurate service to enhance the shopping experience.