SPECIALTY CLERK (45410)

Jimbo's; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees

401k plan – Employer matching

Paid time off accruals

20% Employee discount

Free Box Items for employees

Performance reviews

Job summary

Jimbo's in San Diego is looking for a customer service professional to assist in the Specialty Department. The ideal candidate will have a friendly personality and knowledge of cheese, beer, and natural foods. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean environment.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $19.00 - $23.00 hourly, alongside benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join us to contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction and a well-stocked department.

Qualifications

• Previous cheese/beer/wine experience and knowledge of natural foods products preferred.
• Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish tasks with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards.
• Maintain Specialty Department through proper pricing, stocking, and cleaning.
• Assist with inventory as needed.

Skills

Friendly, outgoing personality

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of cheese/beer/wine

Ability to read product labels and UPC codes

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 01 CARMEL VALLEY - San Diego, CA 92130

Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 hourly

Job Category: Specialty

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
• 401k plan – Employer matching
• Paid time off accruals
• 20% Employee discount
• Free Box Items for employees
• Performance reviews (30-day, 6-month, Annual)
• Quarterly Bonus*
• Happy Hour Bonus*
• Birthday Bonus*

For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

General Purpose

To provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner that consistently follows the Customer Service Standards, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by properly handling all inquiries, orders, special orders and returns, and to assist in creating an abundant, well‑stocked Specialty Department that is clean, organized, and appealing.

Essential Duties

• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards
• Assist customers with special requests or needs, including customer returns and special orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment according to Health Department regulations
• Maintain Specialty Department through proper pricing, stocking, facing, rotation, cleaning, storage, organization, and creative merchandising.
• Reduce loss by properly recording all merchandise returns, damaged products, spoilage, and breakage.
• Cut, wrap, price and merchandise imported and domestic cheese.
• Gain knowledge of products, promotions, pairing of wine, cheese and beer and issues relevant to the Natural Foods Industry, and utilize this knowledge to assist our customers, without violating FDA guidelines restricting prescribing and/or diagnosing.

Other Responsibilities

• Promptly respond to ‘bagging assistance’ pages.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate signage and request shelf tags when needed.
• Use box cutter, baler and all other equipment properly.
• Know store layout/product location to refer the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked.
• Attend scheduled Grocery/Specialty Department meetings and all store meetings.
• Assist other staff members in achieving the goals of the Department and the store.
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Adhere to all store policies as outlined by the Grocery/Specialty Manager, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.

Work Environment

• Ability to work under a variety of conditions, including cold temperatures for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Previous cheese/beer/wine experience and knowledge of natural foods products preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read product labels and UPC codes.
• Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish tasks with little or no supervision.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce Department of Health regulations, and obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull a loaded grocery stock cart throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.
• Ability to reach above shoulders and horizontally to stock and retrieve inventory.