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SpartanNash Cheese Associate in Madison, Wisconsin
At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
726 N. Midvale Blvd - Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Job Description:
Summary: The Specialty Cheese Department Clerk will provide front line customer service within the Specialty Cheese Department by preparing Specialty Cheese items for sale and as requested by customers. Weigh, wrap and label Specialty Cheese selections for customers. Stock and rotate items in the display case. Clean and sanitize work area, equipment and utensils throughout the day and inspect and reassemble equipment for use. Perform duties that comply with local health code and follow proper safe food handling procedures and standards. This position requires working weekends and holidays based on department staffing requirements.
Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items.
Assists customers with all inquiries and requests
Fills customer special orders by obtaining and preparing items from other departments as requested
Writes orders, prepares Specialty Cheese items and describes availability of products as needed
Wraps, weighs, labels and displays food items
Stocks display case and rotate merchandise as requested
Operates machinery by following proper department production and safety standards, as needed.
Cleans, sanitizes and resets work area, including shelves, bins, tables, coolers, equipment and utensils in compliance with health code standards
Inspects and reassembles equipment for use and perform routine maintenance as assigned.
Follows safe food handling and local health department standards.
Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
Demonstrates excellent customer service standards.
Works toward continuous quality improvement.
Ensure accurate pricing by placing the corresponding price and ingredient labels on each package
Uphold Metcalfe’s culture, customer service, and performance expectations
Upholds, supports, and promotes all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills and ability required.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Previous grocery experience preferred
Food Safety Certification, Preferred
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Walking – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Sitting – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Tasting or smelling – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
Travel- Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
Weight lifted/Force exerted – An average of approximately 50 pounds, 1/3 to 2/3 of on-the-job time, non-continuously.
Vision – Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is approximately 17,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 144 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com .