Store Associate

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Town of Peru (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking friendly, customer-focused team members for our town store. This part-time role involves greeting customers, restocking shelves, and handling deli duties while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Shifts vary across morning, day, and evening; starting pay is $16.00 per hour. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in retail and a willingness to learn product locations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Retail store knowledge is helpful
• Ability to learn product locations and provide courteous service
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 80 lb, and read
• 0–2 years retail store experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers.
• Stock shelves, maintain cooler and cases, and rotate products.
• Keep department clean and sanitized in cases, prep area, floors and coolers.
• Minimize shrinkage by resolving price discrepancies.
• Follow food safety procedures and packaging in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Assist workers in other departments when needed.
• Collaborate on inter-department promotions as warranted.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Retail knowledge

Customer service

Reading

Tools

Pallet Jack

Slicer

Ovens

Dishwasher

Mixers

Proofer

Job description

Position Overview Keep our Communities Fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As a key member of our team, you'll focus on delivering exceptional customer service, whether restocking shelves, slicing deli meat, receiving product, assisting with inquiries, or processing transactions, all while maintaining a clean and inviting store environment. Your interactions with our diverse customer base will not only drive sales but also cultivate a sense of community and belonging.

Job Description Availability: Open Shift: Morning, Day, Evening (Varies Per Store Needs) Job Type: Part-Time (With Potential Full-Time Opportunities) Pay: $16.00

• Providing exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain proper shelf, cooler, and case conditions such as stocking, cleaning, and rotating products within the store.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the department's cases, prep area, floors, and coolers.
• Minimizing shrinkage by ensuring all price discrepancies are resolved immediately
• Ensure all equipment is treated/maintained properly.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including the process, preparation, and packaging of food, in accordance with company policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Assist workers in other departments when the needs of the business require
• Collaborate with other departments when inter-departmental or storewide sales promotions are warranted.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Position Titles include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cashier Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Bakery Clerk Grocery Clerk Dairy/ Frozen Clerk Utility Clerk

Environment: Store: Grocery (50F to 90F)

Skills:

• Specialized Knowledge: Retail store knowledge is helpful
• Special Skills: Accurate vision; Ability to learn, differentiate, and retain information regarding product lines/locations; Ability to provide courteous and friendly customer service; Ability to read.
• Physical abilities: Frequent amounts of smelling, standing, talking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and feeling; Constant amounts of walking, handling, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling loads up to 80 lb, and hearing.
• Ability to operate -Mixers, Ovens, Fryer, Proofer, Pallet Jack, Pan Washer, Slicer, Baler/Compactor, Jelly Pump, Computerized Label Machine Ability to operate Oven/stove, Microwave, Wrapping Machine, Pizza Dough Press, Fryolator, Slicer, Toaster, Computerized Scales, Food Processor, Dishwasher

Years Of Experience: 0-2 : Some experience in a retail store preferred

Qualifications Shift Company GU Markets, LLC.

About Our Company Started in 1916, Grand Union was one of the first supermarkets in the United States. Today, there are 11 Grand Union stores in two states, including New York and Vermont. These supermarkets offer competitive prices on a wide variety of fresh foods and an extensive assortment of brand name groceries, as well as signature private brands. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs. To find locations and learn more about the latest specials, visit www.grandunion.com.

Grand Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.