Murray's Cheese Clerk

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of cheese specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size to prevent shrink.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• PRACTICE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BY PROPERLY INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT OR STORE MANAGER OF ANY ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR.
• NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTS.
• REPORT ALL SAFETY RISK, OR ISSUES AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, INCLUDING: ROBBERY, THEFT OR FRAUD.
• Able to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Able to manage conflict in a reasonable, non-confrontational and cooperative manner.
• Able to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Able to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Desired: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail experience.