Center Store Specialist

About the Company

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you'll make on our store, our team, and our community.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• Early Earn Wage Access (access up to 50% of earned wages on-demand, max $500 per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more

About the Role

As the Center Store Specialist, you will be the store's point person for excellence across key center store categories including Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine. You will ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance while supporting inventory integrity and guest engagement. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience while maintaining operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Center Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating and temperature compliance for dairy and frozen items
• Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage
• Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures
• Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events
• Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach when on the sales floor

Schedule

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience (preferred)
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment
• Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment