Hot Food Clerk

About the role

The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the goals, values and operating principles of Sedano’s Supermarkets, and in conformity with all laws and regulations governing the company. Every employee is to follow the policies and procedures of his/her department as well as those of the company to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Promptly attend to customers’ requests for department food products
• Properly handle, display and dispense food
• Pese and/or measure proper portions of food in appropriate container(s)
• Accurately process and accept payment for goods sold in the department
• Avoid hazardous situations by immediately securing an area when necessary
• Inform the store manager of hazardous situations promptly
• Take action to remove hazardous conditions
• Maintain a friendly attitude
• Wear the proper uniform or dress code
• Maintain a stocked and organized store
• Provide excellent customer service on a regular basis

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum of 18 years of age, previous food service experience, and current food safety training certificate required which must be renewed every three (3) years.
• Competencies, Skills and/or Qualifications: Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferred; ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred; ability to effectively present and receive information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public; excellent interpersonal skills; basic math, numeral recognition; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form; ability to use department equipment properly to accomplish essential duties of the position; possess adequate knife handling skills; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; takes responsibility for own actions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk
• Use fingers and hands to type, handle, or feel
• Use repetitive motion with hands and arms
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Use sense of smell
• Close vision and peripheral vision
• Frequently required to carry, lift and/or move necessary departmental supplies, food and equipment
• Push and pull carts of necessary departmental supplies, food and equipment
• Stoop or bend at the waist
• Twist back and neck
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally required to crouch or bend at the knees
• Use repetitive motion with hands and arms
• Rarely required to climb ladder, balance, sit