Sub Shop Coordinator

Wegmans; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Higher premium pay (overtime/holidays)

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Perishable Department Coordinator to keep our perishable items fresh, well-merchandised, and ready for service counters and pre-made products. You will work with a team to maintain product quality, assist in ordering, and help customers with meal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, quick learning, and teamwork, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a food service, grocery or retail setting.
• Familiarity with perishable product handling is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic math and inventory control understanding.

Responsibilities

• Possess an understanding of the products offered in the department
• Maintain the overall appearance of the department, ensure fresh product and levels are sustained, items are well‑merchandised in innovative, eye‑appealing displays and stocked in correct locations, while recognizing seasonal, holiday and weather effects on sales
• Understand how products look/taste at peak of perfection, ensure use core recipes and techniques to provide a consistent and quality outcome
• Assist in ordering and inventory processes, utilizing ordering guides to help control inventory and shrink
• Proactively help customers, delivering efficient and friendly customer service, while providing suggestions for meal solutions, and answering any questions they may have about products

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Adaptability

Job description

At Wegmans, we strive to help our customers live healthier better lives through food. As a perishable department coordinator, you’ll work with a team to ensure the best food items are in stock and ready to be used to prepare both service counter and pre-made product for our customers. If you have a passion for food, serving customers and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the position for you!

What will I do?

• Possess an understanding of the products offered in the department
• Maintain the overall appearance of the department, ensure fresh product and levels are sustained, items are well‑merchandised in innovative, eye‑appealing displays and stocked in correct locations, while recognizing seasonal, holiday and weather effects on sales
• Understand how products look/taste at peak of perfection, ensure use core recipes and techniques to provide a consistent and quality outcome
• Assist in ordering and inventory processes, utilizing ordering guides to help control inventory and shrink
• Proactively help customers, delivering efficient and friendly customer service, while providing suggestions for meal solutions, and answering any questions they may have about products

Required Qualifications:

• Customer service experience preferably in a food service, restaurant, grocery or retail setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Food preparation experience
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 15 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 40 pounds rarely. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction).The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures near hot equipment (exceeds 135). Basic tools and equipment used include oven, slicer, proofer, and common kitchen utensils and equipment.; Food preparation experience; Customer service experience preferably in a food service, restaurant, grocery or retail setting