Seafood Specialist

Seafood Counter Associate$15.00 - $20.22 PER HOURThe purpose of this position is to sell Harmons' fresh seafood by providing remarkable customer service. This person will be educating and assisting customers at the seafood counter, stocking the seafood case, ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the seafood area, actively promoting, and sampling products at the seafood case and throughout the store, and stocking the seafood area and training new seafood associates.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresEnsures the quality and freshness of all products and services the seafood area providesResponsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the seafood caseConfirms pricing accuracy and signage for all seafood case products, paying particular attention to ad itemsEnsures the seafood area is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearanceCuts fish, steams shrimp, prepares seafood salads, and shrimp platters for saleCleans and sanitizes dishes used in the seafood areaReceives and stocks product in the seafood areaDelivers excellent service to all customersEducates customers about ingredients, taste, etc. of Harmons' fresh cut seafood productsActively promotes the seafood products through sampling at the seafood case and throughout the storeAssists with inventory and ordering of seafood productsReceives and stocks product for the seafood areaTeaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the teamProvides honest, direct and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvementAssists as needed to ensure the success of the meat department as a wholeMarginal Duties & Responsibilities:Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Nature of Work Contacts:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTraining & Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Current Food Handler's PermitKnowledge of fish species, how to cut them, and how to prepare themEnjoys and has experience preparing, cooking, and eating a variety of seafood productsAbility to interpret policies and proceduresExcellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associatesAbility to appropriately and professionally handle conflictMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesMust possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focusedAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPhysical/Sensory Demands:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.