Retail Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and respond to their needs efficiently
• Prepare and serve food items according to menu selections and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including equipment and floors
• Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures
• PRACTICE portion control and minimize waste to support financial performance
• Comply with health regulations and departmental policies (HACCP, TJC, etc.)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Customer service experience in a team setting preferred

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math
• Comfortable weighing and measuring ingredients
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 30 lbs)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and remember multiple responsibilities
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations and cleaning chemicals

Caring for Our Team

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.