Retail Assistant

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a friendly Retail Assistant to support food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. You will greet customers, prepare items, and maintain a clean, sanitary workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and customer service experience. The role emphasizes accuracy, safe food handling, and effective communication, with flexible shift opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Customer service experience in a team setting preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math.
• Comfortable weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and respond to their needs efficiently.
• Prepare and serve food items according to menu selections and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including equipment and floors.
• Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures.
• Practice portion control and minimize waste to support financial performance.
• Comply with health regulations and departmental policies (HACCP, TJC, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Attention to detail

Communication

Weighing ingredients

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20.43 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Retail Assistant to support food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and take pride in cleanliness and quality, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and respond to their needs efficiently
• Prepare and serve food items according to menu selections and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including equipment and floors
• Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures
• Practice portion control and minimize waste to support financial performance
• Comply with health regulations and departmental policies (HACCP, TJC, etc.)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Customer service experience in a team setting preferred
• Skills:
• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math
• Comfortable weighing and measuring ingredients
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 30 lbs)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and remember multiple responsibilities
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations and cleaning chemicals

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-beings and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.