The Store (12 South Location) - Operations Assistant

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville is seeking a Student Employee for a Saturday-only position focused on assisting in The Store operations. Responsibilities include helping the Operations Manager, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.

The ideal candidate must be a student at Belmont, have customer service skills, and be able to work Saturdays. Relevant food safety training and a valid driver's license are helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have FWS Award to apply.
• Able to work Saturdays.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations Manager in ensuring smooth store operations.
• Help oversee volunteers during store operations.
• Assist customers during shopping to ensure positive experience.
• Take inventory of food and non-food items as necessary.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food safety training

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Education

Must be a student at Belmont University

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Student Employee

Hourly Rate: $15

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this is a Saturday only position at our 12th South Location (2009 12th Ave South Nashville, TN 37204).

• Assist on Saturday, the Operations Manager, in partnership with the Operations Director to ensure the smooth operations of The Store, the distribution of food to customers, maintaining The Store's cleanliness, restock and proper storage of food, in a manner consistent with The Store’s values of dignity and choice.
• Vendor Deliveries: Meets vendors delivering food and supplies and assist in loading supplies into appropriate storage location (refrigerator, shelves, etc.). as needed.
• Volunteer Training: Work with volunteer coordinator to ensure volunteers are oriented to their job and know how to complete assigned tasks.
• Volunteer Assistance: Help oversee volunteers in all aspects of The Store operations during restocking, inventory, and shopping hours, providing assistance and direction when needed. May serve as point of contact for the volunteer shift leader and other volunteers.
• Customer Service: Assist customers as needed during shopping to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Restocking: Work with volunteers throughout shopping hours to ensure shelves are restocked as needed.
• Inventory: May need to take inventory of food and non-food items as necessary to inform future ordering/restocking.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Working conditions: Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs; stand for long periods; highly physical position.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Applicant must have FWS Award to apply. Able to work Saturdays. Excellent customer service skills.
• Relevant training or certification in food safety. (Not required, but helpful)
• Valid driver’s license. (Not required, but helpful)
• Required Education: Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Specify if the student must be a particular major or particular year in school.