Dairy/Frozen Assistant
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
Management$19/hrFull-time
USD $19.00/Hr.
About the role
The Dairy/Frozen Assistant is responsible for assisting the Dairy/Frozen Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the Dairy/Frozen department.
Responsibilities
- Provide world-class customer service as a number one priority.
- Exemplify integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhere to all policies.
- Create inviting, full, and shoppable departments.
- Assist the department manager in ordering for the dairy and frozen departments and maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Assist in managing margin, COGs, and overall department profitability, including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
- Ensure all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
- Offer and follow up on special orders.
- Merchandise shelves, endcaps, and dynamic displays.
- Assist in managing as well as participate in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
- Assist in training and monitoring of department personnel, including assigning and following up on tasks.
- Conduct active and passive demos.
- Work with department managers to address performance issues within the department.
- Support store opening and closing activities, including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities.
- Handle register functions, including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
- Maintain the safety and security of customers and employees.
- Answer customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of health-supportive statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
- Continually increase product knowledge.
- Use SAP and inventory management software, email, and other IS programs as needed.
- Work a schedule based on store needs, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position requires working five days, 40 hours per week, and attending mandatory store meetings. Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities, all employees are expected to be “hands-on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- 1 year of experience in grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
- 1 year of experience supervising others preferred.
- Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and stay focused on the task at hand.
- Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
- Possess excellent customer service skills.
- Highly organized with great attention to detail.
- Ability to take direction and follow through.
- Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Benefits
Here’s an overview of the benefits offered:
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, scheduled pay increases
- Advancement opportunities and career development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week) also receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company-paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary company match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands
Physical Requirements:
- Constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs.
- Frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs.
- Occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs.
- Occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs.
- Occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Occasionally use a computer for data entry and mouse use.
- Constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Frequently reach above chest.
- Occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksites.
- Occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid conditions, outside, heights, and contact stress.