Food clerk job description
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Example food clerk requirements on a job description
Food clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in food clerk job postings.
Sample food clerk requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory management
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy items
Sample required food clerk soft skills
- Attention to detail for accurate pricing and labeling
- Collaborative team player for efficient store operations
- Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and team members
- Positive attitude for maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- Time management skills for completing tasks within allotted time frames
Food clerk job description example 1
Bashas' food clerk job description
The floral clerk or floral designer is a floral products expert who maintains and operates the produce floral department including designing, cutting and arranging live, dried or artificial flowers, gift baskets and foliage according to department standards.
Job Responsibilities
include:
* Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
* Trimming material and arranging bouquets, wreaths and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam and other materials.
* Pricing and displaying floral products in sales cases.
* Actively selling merchandise. • Informing customers about the care, maintenance and handling of various flowers, foliage, indoor plants and other items.
* Advising customers of appropriate merchandise selections, conferring with customers regarding type of arrangement or plant desired.
* Receiving customer orders.
* Filling customer orders correctly and filing the names of customers and their preferences to facilitate future sales transactions.
* Conferring with customers regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time and place of delivery.
* Planning arrangements according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, and selecting appropriate standard design patterns.
* Following approved procedures for receiving, code dating, storing, price marking and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation.
* Assisting in checking and verifying produce department product.
* Taking received and prepared products to refrigerated storage, shelf and display areas.
* Handling damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods. Performs other duties as needed or assigned by management.
Must be at least 18 years old. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time .This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time. Employer provides reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee that does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
Job Qualification
* With both customers and team members, remain helpful, tactful and courteous.
* Work quickly and efficiently, sometimes with little direction, to accomplish assigned duties.
* Add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations.
* Read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, business forms, and posted company policies/procedures.
* Be knowledgeable of a wide variety general department products (grocery, frozen food, HBC, non-foods, liquor, DSD and dairy), including their locations in the store.
* Memorize product locations.
* Be dexterous enough with hands and fingers so as to be able to fill and rotate products quickly and use necessary equipment, including box cutters.
* Communicate openly and professionally through appropriate body language, facial expressions and speech, also communicating in writing when necessary.
* Listen to and understand verbal and non-verbal communication of customers and fellow members.
* Stand for long periods of time, bend and twist, and frequently lift and/or maneuver merchandise and supplies weighing 30 - 50lbs.
* Lift 50 and maneuver up to 100 lbs. while breaking down large and very heavy pallet loads of produce cases, boxes and bags.
* Operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
* Often work in walk-in refrigerated coolers.
* If called upon, night crew clerks may need to learn use of cash registers.
Job Responsibilities
include:
* Maintaining a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
* Trimming material and arranging bouquets, wreaths and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam and other materials.
* Pricing and displaying floral products in sales cases.
* Actively selling merchandise. • Informing customers about the care, maintenance and handling of various flowers, foliage, indoor plants and other items.
* Advising customers of appropriate merchandise selections, conferring with customers regarding type of arrangement or plant desired.
* Receiving customer orders.
* Filling customer orders correctly and filing the names of customers and their preferences to facilitate future sales transactions.
* Conferring with customers regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time and place of delivery.
* Planning arrangements according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, and selecting appropriate standard design patterns.
* Following approved procedures for receiving, code dating, storing, price marking and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation.
* Assisting in checking and verifying produce department product.
* Taking received and prepared products to refrigerated storage, shelf and display areas.
* Handling damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods. Performs other duties as needed or assigned by management.
Must be at least 18 years old. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time .This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This job description is subject to change at any time. Employer provides reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee that does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.
Job Qualification
* With both customers and team members, remain helpful, tactful and courteous.
* Work quickly and efficiently, sometimes with little direction, to accomplish assigned duties.
* Add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations.
* Read UPC codes, product labels, shelf signage, business forms, and posted company policies/procedures.
* Be knowledgeable of a wide variety general department products (grocery, frozen food, HBC, non-foods, liquor, DSD and dairy), including their locations in the store.
* Memorize product locations.
* Be dexterous enough with hands and fingers so as to be able to fill and rotate products quickly and use necessary equipment, including box cutters.
* Communicate openly and professionally through appropriate body language, facial expressions and speech, also communicating in writing when necessary.
* Listen to and understand verbal and non-verbal communication of customers and fellow members.
* Stand for long periods of time, bend and twist, and frequently lift and/or maneuver merchandise and supplies weighing 30 - 50lbs.
* Lift 50 and maneuver up to 100 lbs. while breaking down large and very heavy pallet loads of produce cases, boxes and bags.
* Operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
* Often work in walk-in refrigerated coolers.
* If called upon, night crew clerks may need to learn use of cash registers.
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Food clerk job description example 2
Earth Fare food clerk job description
Earth Fare Team Members
At Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.
Earth Fares Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.
Prepared Foods Clerk
Contributions
* Delivers exceptional customer service and prepares food in all areas including deli, juice bar, pizza/sandwich, and hot bar.
* Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Food Service Manager. Verifies proper signage and pricing of items in the department.
* Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.
Helpful and Preferred Knowledge and Experience
* Previous experience with food preparation/cooking in a restaurant, bakery or catering environment preferred.
* Experience working in a retail and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred.
Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands
* Works in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.
* May work in environments of extreme cold.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squat
* Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads
* Must be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workday
Why Work for Earth Fare?
Great Benefits
* Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
* 401k and Retirement Planning
* Paid Time Off
* 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar
* Flexible Scheduling
Supportive Working Environment
Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each persons unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every persons role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.
Opportunities for Growth
Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.
Community Relationships
We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.
At Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.
Earth Fares Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.
Prepared Foods Clerk
Contributions
* Delivers exceptional customer service and prepares food in all areas including deli, juice bar, pizza/sandwich, and hot bar.
* Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Food Service Manager. Verifies proper signage and pricing of items in the department.
* Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.
Helpful and Preferred Knowledge and Experience
* Previous experience with food preparation/cooking in a restaurant, bakery or catering environment preferred.
* Experience working in a retail and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred.
Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands
* Works in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.
* May work in environments of extreme cold.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squat
* Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads
* Must be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workday
Why Work for Earth Fare?
Great Benefits
* Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
* 401k and Retirement Planning
* Paid Time Off
* 20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar
* Flexible Scheduling
Supportive Working Environment
Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each persons unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every persons role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.
Opportunities for Growth
Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.
Community Relationships
We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.
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Food clerk job description example 3
United Natural Foods food clerk job description
Liquor Clerk
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Liquor Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To provide courteous customer service dealing with sale of liquor and to know and observe the various state and local regulations regarding the sale of liquor and cigarettes.
To Stock, rotate and face product, build displays as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Primary challenge in this position is to provide prompt, courteous customer service, accurate money handling, keeping adequate inventory levels, stock and clean shelves. Position functions and work hours mat vary according to business needs.
Essential Position Functions
* Assist Customers
* Greet customers
* Assist customers with products; Suggest Products
* Bring customers to location of items, when needed
* Stocks liquor supplies
* Provides courteous customer service
* General cleaning of shelves and other store areas
* Knows all laws and regulations pertaining to liquor sales and also laws pertaining to Hours of operation
* Able to handle special orders, such as kegs, and have appropriate equipment ready for Customers when they pick up the special orders
* Close and secure gates at end of day
* Be able to work independently
* Other duties as assigned
2. Preforms aisle stocking as needed
* Completes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner
* Ensures correct placement of stock
* Rotates and faces product as required
Frequent Requirements:
Frequent: Physical- Lifting up to 50 lbs., Equipment operation (scanner, Register, Check approval machine, Intercom), reaching, standing, and turning:
Mental- judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interactions, memorizing, reading, writing, math
Occasional: Physical-Lifting over 50lbs. Equipment operation (adding machine), Calculator, squatting stooping/bending, walking
My Cub. My Way.
We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers' evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety and fresh groceries.
At Cub, employment is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion that enhances and enables our associates' career development through education and training. We pride ourselves in having a strong team of passionate employees who provide exceptional service. Every employee has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Additional Information
* Additional Locations: United States of America
* Schedule: Part-time
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Liquor Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To provide courteous customer service dealing with sale of liquor and to know and observe the various state and local regulations regarding the sale of liquor and cigarettes.
To Stock, rotate and face product, build displays as required for daily sales and to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
NATURE AND SCOPE
Primary challenge in this position is to provide prompt, courteous customer service, accurate money handling, keeping adequate inventory levels, stock and clean shelves. Position functions and work hours mat vary according to business needs.
Essential Position Functions
* Assist Customers
* Greet customers
* Assist customers with products; Suggest Products
* Bring customers to location of items, when needed
* Stocks liquor supplies
* Provides courteous customer service
* General cleaning of shelves and other store areas
* Knows all laws and regulations pertaining to liquor sales and also laws pertaining to Hours of operation
* Able to handle special orders, such as kegs, and have appropriate equipment ready for Customers when they pick up the special orders
* Close and secure gates at end of day
* Be able to work independently
* Other duties as assigned
2. Preforms aisle stocking as needed
* Completes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner
* Ensures correct placement of stock
* Rotates and faces product as required
Frequent Requirements:
Frequent: Physical- Lifting up to 50 lbs., Equipment operation (scanner, Register, Check approval machine, Intercom), reaching, standing, and turning:
Mental- judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interactions, memorizing, reading, writing, math
Occasional: Physical-Lifting over 50lbs. Equipment operation (adding machine), Calculator, squatting stooping/bending, walking
My Cub. My Way.
We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers' evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety and fresh groceries.
At Cub, employment is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion that enhances and enables our associates' career development through education and training. We pride ourselves in having a strong team of passionate employees who provide exceptional service. Every employee has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Additional Information
* Additional Locations: United States of America
* Schedule: Part-time
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024