Customer Service Associate

Customer Service Associate

The Customer Service Associate works in support of the store management team to facilitate and perform a variety of tasks including customer service, food and beverage preparation, cash register duties, general housekeeping and other related functions. The Customer Service Associate delivers an exceptional customer experience that supports Heaven Deli Market's vision.

Principal Duties:

• Greet and provide an enjoyable shopping experience for all customers. Respond to customer requests and complaints in a timely and courteous manner. Utilize the GREAT customer service and customer recovery model to ensure customer engagement.
• Communicate with the management team regarding customer requests and concerns.
• Operate the cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and properly handle different methods of payment. Maintain proper cash levels in register drawer and change machines. Assist with lottery purchases as needed.
• Comply with federal and state laws by requesting personal identification from customers who are purchasing restricted products such as tobacco and/or alcohol.
• Stock and refill product within the interior and exterior core register area, cold express cases, bakery and grocery aisles.
• Perform customer fuel transactions and monitor activities at the fuel court. Stop fuel pumps if necessary.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times. Ensure coffee thermals are filled and working properly.
• Complete cleanliness tasks to ensure all food and beverage service areas are free of any residue, debris and spills.
• Follow proper coding procedures. Check expiration codes, face and inspect all items. Pull expired items, document and store for management.
• Complete all store housekeeping functions (i.e., cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, etc.).
• Ensure safe working conditions by maintaining a clean, organized work area in accordance to standards.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by store management.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally and grasping firmly.
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift: reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling and pushing.
• Work safely with equipment that can create and hold very high temperatures using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must wear slip resistant shoes at all times.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuit of or high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Prior food service and/or customer service experience preferred.