Multi-Purpose Clerk - Bakery - 3457 Mckee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127

About Us

The Save Mart Companies is California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—serve the unique needs of their communities. We employ 12,000 associates and prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods. We work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to customers in-store, online, or through home delivery and curbside pickup. The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company.

About the Role

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assigned to one of several departments within the store, including Center Store, Produce, Meat/Seafood, Bakery/Deli, Janitorial, or Pharmacy. Responsibilities include promoting sales, answering customer questions, responding to product requests, and accurately placing special orders. The role involves safe food handling, maintaining a clean work area, and ensuring product freshness through proper stocking, rotation, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may perform duties in any of the following departments:

• Center Store/Front End: Operate the checkstand, memorize PLU codes, order and stock product, merchandise, and perform POS and inventory activities.
• Produce: Receive, inspect, and log products; trim, wash, and wrap produce; stock and rotate product; maintain floral areas; and keep the department clean.
• Meat/Seafood: Receive, inspect, and log products; weigh, wrap, and label products; stock and rotate product; provide customer service at the seafood counter; take special orders; and operate equipment such as slicers and wrappers.
• Bakery/Deli: Receive, inspect, and log products; prepare, weigh, package, and label baked goods and deli products; stock and rotate product; take special orders; and operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers.
• Janitorial: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, break rooms, and equipment; empty trash; and operate janitorial equipment.
• Pharmacy: Operate the pharmacy register, handle prescriptions, maintain department cleanliness, and ensure confidentiality.

Additional duties across all departments:

• Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas.
• Operate forklift or baler if authorized and certified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience.
• Six months of related experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation.
• Capability to be proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance.

Pay

Hiring pay range: $18.45 - $27.00 per hour.