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WinCo Foods

Fresh Foods Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
tuition support
Employee stock ownership plan
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan

Job Description

WinCo Foods is a rapidly expanding grocery retailer operating over 140 supermarkets across 10 states in the United States, employing more than 22,000 employee owners. As the second largest Employee-Owned company in the nation, WinCo Foods takes pride in its unique business model, where employees are also owners, helping foster a strong community and a shared commitment to excellence. This employee ownership is highlighted by having over 500 millionaire employee-owners through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). WinCo distinguishes itself not only by offering the lowest possible grocery prices to its customers but also by providing exceptional employee benefits including... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • ability to work varied shifts including night, weekends, and holidays
  • effective communication skills with customers
  • ability to conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes, and product labels
  • ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
  • mental alertness and ability to handle equipment safely
  • complete training courses and meet productivity and accuracy standards
  • compliance with personal protective equipment requirements such as hair net, beard net, gloves
  • use of cleaning chemicals and safe food handling
  • ability to stand, walk, move rapidly for extended periods
  • capability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach in tight areas
  • lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • handle refrigerated goods in cold environments
  • work around high heat machinery
  • food handler’s certification as required by law

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous experience in food service or retail fresh foods department is advantageous
  • knowledge of food safety practices and procedures
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment such as slicers, fryers, ovens, and dishwashers
  • strong communication and customer service skills
  • ability to follow recipes and production guides accurately
  • basic math skills
  • capacity to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain mental alertness
  • willingness to complete training and meet productivity standards
  • food handler’s certification as per state laws

Job Duties

  • Seek opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers
  • maintain an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis on taking care of the customer
  • take orders, answer questions, and perform suggestive selling
  • prepare, stock, display, straighten, and rotate product in fresh food areas including deli, seafood, and pizza
  • prepare production items according to recipes, food safety procedures, and specified cooking times
  • handle frozen product
  • inspect all product for quality and freshness
  • prepare cases by putting product in fresh pans, rotating product, refilling
  • place proper signage including pricing, description, code dating, and COOL information on required products
  • clean and maintain department equipment such as fryers, slicers, dishwasher by breaking down and reassembling equipment
  • maintain clean and sanitary department by washing parts, tables, wrapping stations, taking out trash, cleaning floors, coolers, and glass display counters
  • receive inventory, stock shelves, verify receipt of ordered product and orders
  • follow strict sanitary guidelines and complete associated records
  • perform other duties as assigned or needed
  • understand and follow all food safety procedures and requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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