Food associate

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide fast, easy, flexible and friendly service to our customers through the achievement of Food Lion customer service standards.

Responsible for assisting the Food Lion To-Go Lead in maintaining standards according to Food Lion's standard practice manual.

Maximize sales through excellent customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Smiles, greets each customer, uses name whenever possible and provides prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience
• Exhibit behaviors that align with Food Lion's guiding principles, core values, vision, and strategy
• Ability to shop multiple customer orders using the designated tools and equipment
• Recognize or differentiate between all types of produce carried in the store, including differences between varieties of similar classes of products (., apples, lettuce,
• Substitute items when requested
• Scan, bag, and label the purchase efficiently and accurately, while following established company policy and procedure
• Verify all customer IDs presented and observe store policies pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages
• Assist customers picking up orders
• Complete Accountability Form from end to end process
• Is courteous and helpful to other associates
• Wears the Food Lion uniform with apron, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
• Controls store’s expenses through proper use of store supplies such as receipt tape, bags and cleaning supplies
• Adheres to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Observes and corrects all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Notify QA of any cleaning issues or maintenance required for To-Go area and equipment
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training Aid courses
• Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Must meet minimum age requirements, when applicable, to perform specific job functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use computers, smart devices, and other communication systems required to perform job functions
• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants / flowers and household cleaners
• Stand 100% of the time with frequently walking short distances
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level; occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
• Meet established volume activity standards for the position
• Tolerate working in extreme hot / cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time, including inclement weather
• Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards

Last updated : 2024-07-07