Store Associate

Position Overview Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. Join our team as a Retail Store Associate, where your pivotal role ensures the smooth and efficient operation of our store. As a key member of our team, you'll focus on delivering exceptional customer service, whether restocking shelves, slicing deli meat, receiving product, assisting with inquiries, or processing transactions, all while maintaining a clean and inviting store environment. Your interactions with our diverse customer base will not only drive sales but also cultivate a sense of community and belonging. If you're passionate about customer service and eager to make a difference, we welcome you to join us as a Retail Store Associate! Job Description Availability: Open Shift: Morning, Day, Evening (Varies Per Store Needs) Job Type: Part-Time (With Potential Full-Time Opportunities) Pay: $16.00 Location: 1330 Washington Street, South Watertown, NY 13601 You will contribute by: Providing exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner. Maintain proper shelf, cooler, and case conditions such as stocking, cleaning, and rotating products within the store. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the department's cases, prep area, floors, and coolers. Minimizing shrinkage by ensuring all price discrepancies are resolved immediately Ensure all equipment is treated/maintained properly. Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures, including the process, preparation, and packaging of food, in accordance with company policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations. Assist workers in other departments when the needs of the business require Collaborate with other departments when inter-departmental or storewide sales promotions are warranted. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Position Titles include, but are not limited to, the following: Cashier Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Bakery Clerk Grocery Clerk Dairy/ Frozen Clerk Utility Clerk Environment: Store: Grocery (50F to 90F) Skills: Specialized Knowledge: Retail store knowledge is helpful Special Skills: Accurate vision; Ability to learn, differentiate, and retain information regarding product lines/locations; Ability to provide courteous and friendly customer service; Ability to read. Physical abilities: Frequent amounts of smelling, standing, talking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and feeling; Constant amounts of walking, handling, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling loads up to 80 lb, and hearing. Ability to operate -Mixers, Ovens, Fryer, Proofer, Pallet Jack, Pan Washer, Slicer, Baler/Compactor, Jelly Pump, Computerized Label Machine Ability to operate Oven/stove, Microwave, Wrapping Machine, Pizza Dough Press, Fryolator, Slicer, Toaster, Computerized Scales, Food Processor, Dishwasher Years Of Experience: 0-2 : Some experience in a retail store preferred Qualifications Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company GU Markets, LLC. About Our Company Started in 1916, Grand Union was one of the first supermarkets in the United States. Today, there are 11 Grand Union stores in two states, including New York and Vermont. These supermarkets offer competitive prices on a wide variety of fresh foods and an extensive assortment of brand name groceries, as well as signature private brands. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs. To find locations and learn more about the latest specials, visit Grand Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.