Multi-Purpose Clerk

ABOUT US

The Save Mart Companies operate 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the neighborhoods we’ve served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Some of our competitive benefits include an exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, and Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Multi-Purpose Clerk - Deli - 9137 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826

The Multi-Purpose Clerk is an integral part of a highly motivated team focused on serving guests with an emphasis on the overall total store guest experience to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations.

The Multi-Purpose Clerk may be assigned to one of several departments within the store – to include Center Store Market, Fresh Market Departments, or Guest Services Department. The Multi-Purpose Clerk is responsible for promoting sales within the assigned department, answering our guests’ questions, responding to guest requests for products, and accurately placing special orders. The Multi-Purpose Clerk practices safe food handling procedures, maintaining a clean work area, orderly and free from safety hazards. The Clerk receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment and quality as well as stocks, rotates, and merchandises product to maintain freshness and department appeal.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Center Store/Front End

• Operate the check stand according to company policy and procedures, memorize PLU codes and keep up to date with new products; order, receive, unload, stock and rotate product onto shelves and cases in all areas of center store operations; merchandise product and perform Point-Of-Sale (POS) and inventory activities.

Produce

• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; trim, wash, and wrap produce according to company policy; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; maintain floral area both inside and outside of store; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

Meat/Seafood

• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; weigh, wrap/package and label products for display; stock, rotate and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; provide guest service at the seafood counter; take special orders for items such as custom cuts of meat or holiday items; may operate equipment such as slicers and wrappers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

Bakery/Deli

• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; prepare, weigh, package, and label products for display; stock, rotate, and merchandise baked goods and deli products to maintain freshness and department appeal; take special orders for items such as cakes and party trays; may operate equipment such as ovens, proofers, slicers, and mixers; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

Janitorial

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the store; sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas; clean restrooms, break room, office areas, shelving and cases, front end equipment, shopping carts, and vending machines; clean front of store and parking lot, and empty trash; may operate janitorial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers

Valley Fresh

• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality; cut, trim, wash, juice, beverage infusion and package produce according to company standards; stock, rotate, and merchandise product to maintain freshness and department appeal; keep all areas and equipment of the department clean

Restaurant

• Operate the register according to company policy and procedures and keep up to date with new restaurant offerings; take guest orders and service completed orders for guests at the register; maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the restaurant and department

All Department Assignment duties include:

• Sweep and mop sales floor, front end, back rooms, and refrigerated areas

• May operate forklift if authorized and certified

• May operate baler if authorized

• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring pay range: $16.25 - 25.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Excellent guest service and communication (verbal and written) skills

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and self-motivation

• Capability to be proactive, initiative, enthusiastic, and flexible on the job

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience: Six months of grocery retail related experience

Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be at least 18 years of age

Physical: Requires standing and other physical movements on a frequent basis; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance

Competencies:

• Guest Connection

• Quality/Quantity of Work

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

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