Seafood Specialist — Freshness & Service

Cadient, LLC; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Daily store discounts

Career development

Job summary

ShopRite is seeking a Seafood Clerk at the Vernon CT location (ShopRite of Tri City Plaza). The role involves preparing and packing seafood, ensuring freshness, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced department.

The position is part-time; duties include stocking, labeling, and assisting customers while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Perks include benefits and scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed seafood products; shellfish and related items.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for long shifts.
• Interact with customers in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Receive, code-date, prepare, store, price-mark, and restock products.
• Differentiate varieties of seafood and related merchandise.
• Ensure freshness and quality; manage damaged goods.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and sanitize surfaces.

Skills

English literacy

Seafood handling

Math skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Safety compliance

Job description

It takes many different skills, abilities, and people to be a part of the team that operates our stores. ShopRite believes that its associates are its best asset. Associates are provided with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be the leading retailer in our markets.Whether it's providing world-class customer service, offering exceptional products at a competitive price, or learning the latest in merchandising and display, the company's training programs provide the individual with a solid foundation to achieve their best.

ShopRite - Seafood Clerk (Waverly CT) Salary Range $16.94 - $21.34/hr

Location:Vernon,CT(ShopRite of Tri City Plaza)

We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.

Job Summary:
To deliver great customer experience while maintaining and operating the Seafood Department; to prepare and pack out fresh and frozen seafood according to Company and department standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products including shellfish, spices and powered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:
Performance of these functions requires the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code-dating, preparing, storing, price-marking, scaling, and restocking products to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between all various types of seafood and related merchandise including taste, preparation, method of use, and price differences between varieties of similar classes of products (i.e. different types of shrimp, scallops, etc.).
• Contribute to controlling freshness and quality of product.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failures immediately.
• Calculate, if necessary, product gross margins and retail prices.
• Be familiar with recording of invoices on receiving logs and checking for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Seafood operation.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Understand and adhere to all Country of Origin Label (C.O.O.L.) regulations for all products in the Seafood Department.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Seafood Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Seafood Department operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice:
The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

This position is eligible for Health, Dental and Vision benefits, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance after 30 days of employment. Paid time off entitlements that include vacation, sick, and personal time are earned on a graduated basis over time along with paid holidays and Sunday premium pay. Enrollment in Retirement benefits start at 6 months of employment with a portion of the contribution being matched.

Part Time Non Union

This position is not eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits, Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance. Paid time off entitlements that include vacation and sick time are earned on a graduated basis over time along with paid holidays and Sunday premium pay. Retirement benefits start at 6 months of employment with a portion of the contribution being matched.

Perks and Benefits

Associate Referral Bonus

Regular Merit-Based Wage Increases

401(k) program with a portion of the contribution being matched

Daily Associate Discount

Health, Dental, Disability, and Sick Time

Cellphone Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Associate Appreciation Days and other Associate Recognition Programs

ShopRite ShopRite of Tri City Plaza
Vernon , CT 06066
P: 860-454-2264

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