Robson Ranch Seafood - Perishables Spec - Part time

H-E-B; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B in Denton, TX is seeking a Perishable Specialist to keep the department stocked, clean, and inviting while delivering exceptional customer service.

You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh products daily, ensure safety standards, rotate stock, and assist customers with selections.

This role requires 1+ years in a related field, HS diploma or GED, and basic knowledge of food safety; on-site work in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of retail or perishables experience.
• Ability to handle customer inquiries and suggest products.
• Basic understanding of food safety practices.
• Completion of company orientation and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and assist customers.
• Prepare, package, and merchandise fresh products daily.
• Maintain department clean and sanitary standards.
• Slice, package, rotate, and label products; scan items.
• Promote products using suggestive selling and signage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading and writing

Planning and organizing

Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, A;

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Telxon

ACR

Label machine

Job description

Responsibilities Job Summary: As a Perishable Specialist, you will be responsible for providing a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Customer Service: Provides superior customer service Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service: Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products Scans in items on Telxon for production Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales: Merchandises product effectively Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales Makes regular announcements related to freshly-produced items, and to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation: Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department-Specific Responsibilities: Aguas: Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables Prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department Floral: Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products Designs and executes merchandising programs Tracks seasonal record when appropriate Market: Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self-service counter Ensures proper product rotation and storage Maintains coolers and freezers Weighs, prices, and packages selections Operates power meat prep and process equipment Produce: Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness Assists floral department when needed Communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples Cuts, wraps, and prices produce to be placed on sales floor Maintains signing program Seafood: Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish Weighs, prices, and packages selections Maintains coolers and freezers

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Age Requirement: 18+ Work Experience: 1+ years of experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine) Strong customer service skills Communication and interpersonal skills Reading and writing skills Planning and organizing skills Education: HS Diploma or GED or equivalent Licenses/Certifications: Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Market

• Constantly reach at waist
• Frequently stand, walk, pivot, arm push/pull, grasp, cervical flexion
• Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions
• Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements
• Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise
• Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs

Seafood

• Constantly reach at waist
• Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp
• Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions
• Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion
• Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise
• Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs

While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 5/1/2014