Perishable Associate

At Food Lion, we are dedicated to providing our customers with fresh and high-quality products. As a Perishable Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our perishable items are stocked, rotated, and maintained to meet our customers' expectations. We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional service. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with fresh food, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Stock and maintain perishable items: Responsible for receiving, stocking, and rotating perishable products in a timely and organized manner.
2. Ensure freshness and quality: Monitor expiration dates and product quality to ensure that only fresh and high-quality items are available for customers.
3. Provide exceptional customer service: Greet and assist customers with their questions, concerns, and needs in a friendly and professional manner.
4. Maintain cleanliness and organization: Keep the perishable department clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times to provide a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
5. Follow food safety guidelines: Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both customers and employees.
6. Collaborate with team members: Work closely with other team members to ensure efficient and effective operation of the perishable department.
7. Handle product returns and exchanges: Assist customers with returns and exchanges of perishable items and ensure proper handling and disposal of returned products.
8. Stay updated on product knowledge: Keep up-to-date with product knowledge and changes in inventory to provide accurate and helpful information to customers.
9. Perform cashier duties: Assist with cashier duties during peak hours and handle cash transactions accurately.
10. Uphold company policies: Follow all company policies and procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Perishable Associate in Virginia Beach, VA, USA is $10-$15 per hour. However, this can vary depending on the specific company, years of experience, and other factors.

Food Lion is an American grocery store chain headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina, that operates over 1000 supermarkets in 10 states of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, employing over 63,000 people. It was founded in 1957 as Food Town, a single grocery store in Salisbury.