Specialty Clerk - Earth Fare Roanoke

Earth Fare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Fare, Inc. is seeking a Specialty Clerk to provide excellent customer service and assist in the Charcuterie counter with slicing meats and cheeses for customers.

The role involves maintaining stock levels, following merchandising guidelines, and ensuring a clean, organized department on a fast-paced sales floor. Ideal candidates have food preparation experience and knowledge of specialty meats, cheeses, wines, and beers.

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specialty meats, cheeses, coffees, wines and beers preferred.
• Experience in retail or customer service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Specialty Manager with inventory counts.
• Slice specialty meats and cheeses for customers at the Charcuterie counter.
• Maintain proper stock, signage, and pricing on items.
• Keep department clean, organized, and merchandising guidelines followed.
• Support back stock area and maintain an attractive sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Stocking & merchandising

Food preparation experience

Knowledge of meats, cheeses, wines &be

Job description

Earth Fare Team MembersAt Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.Earth Fares Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.Specialty ClerkContributionsProvides excellent customer service within the department and Charcuterie counter, slicing specialty meats and cheeses for customers.Maintains proper stock and ordering levels of wines, beers, coffees, cheeses, meats and fresh pastas on the sales floor and back stock area.Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Specialty Manager. Verifies proper signage and pricing of items.Assists Specialty Manager with inventory counts.Helpful and Preferred Knowledge and ExperiencePrevious food preparation experience preferred.Knowledge of specialty meats, cheeses, coffees, wines, and beers preferred.Knowledge of industry trends, as well as common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc. preferred.Experience working in a retail and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred.Environmental Conditions & Physical DemandsWorks in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squatMust be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loadsMust be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workdayWhy Work for Earth Fare?Great BenefitsHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employeesPaid Time Off20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad barFlexible SchedulingSupportive Working EnvironmentOur Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each persons unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every persons role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.Opportunities for GrowthEmpowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.Community RelationshipsWe encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.