Seafood Associate

Caraluzzis Markets; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation time off

Paid sick time and paid holidays

Family oriented promote from within

Job summary

Caraluzzi's Markets is seeking a Seafood Associate to prepare, merchandise, and maintain fresh seafood while delivering knowledgeable service and cooking recommendations. The role supports the Seafood Department through quality products, great presentation, and an exceptional customer experience.

The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work mornings, days, evenings, and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in seafood, meat cutting, food service, grocery, or retail preferred.
• Knife skills and/or previous cutting experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work mornings, daytime shifts, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service to all customers.
• Prepare, package, label, and merchandise fresh seafood products according to company standards.
• Assist customers by answering seafood-related questions and providing cooking tips and product recommendations.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked seafood displays while ensuring proper product rotation and freshness.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and seafood handling procedures.
• Operate department equipment safely and efficiently, including knives and other seafood preparation tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Learn about seafood products, preparation methods, and department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced

Flexible hours

Job description

Seafood Associate

Since 1949, Caraluzzi's Markets has been a family-owned and operated grocery store serving the Connecticut communities of Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. Our stores are packed with fresh produce, scratch-baked goods, chef-prepared meals, dock-fresh seafood, butcher-cut meats, and a wide selection of grocery, dairy, and frozen favorites. Caraluzzi's prides itself on product selection, customer-focused service, and having the best team around-many of whom spend the majority of their careers with us. Widely recognized as a progressive and forward-thinking independent grocer, we invite you to come grow with us!

Position Overview

We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Seafood Associate to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing, merchandising, and maintaining fresh seafood products while providing customers with knowledgeable service, product information, and cooking recommendations. This position plays an important role in supporting the success of our Seafood Department by ensuring quality products, excellent presentation, and an exceptional experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service to all customers.
• Prepare, package, label, and merchandise fresh seafood products according to company standards.
• Assist customers by answering seafood-related questions and providing cooking tips and product recommendations.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked seafood displays while ensuring proper product rotation and freshness.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and seafood handling procedures.
• Operate department equipment safely and efficiently, including knives and other seafood preparation tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Learn about seafood products, preparation methods, and department procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in seafood, meat cutting, food service, grocery, or retail preferred.
• Knife skills and/or previous cutting experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work mornings, daytime shifts, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a multi-temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.

Perks, Benefits & Career Growth

At Caraluzzi's Markets, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Depending on eligibility, our perks and benefits package include:

• Comprehensive healthcare; medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Vacation time off
• Paid sick time and paid holidays
• Family oriented promote from within culture
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth

Note:

This document provides a general summary of the essential responsibilities and duties and is not meant to include all job duties or requirements for every position. Caraluzzi's reserves the right to change and/or add to the responsibilities as the needs of the business changes

Compensation is based on a range of factors, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and overall business needs. While we aim to be competitive within our pay ranges, starting rates are typically determined by individual qualifications, and initial offers are not typically made at or near the top of the stated range.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status