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Pick & Prep Chef Greensboro NC

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Lowes Foods is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to freshness, quality, and exceptional guest experiences. As a company dedicated to serving healthy and local products, Lowes Foods emphasizes creating a sensory and enjoyable shopping environment for its guests. This commitment extends to all departments, including the Pick & Prep service, where team members play a vital role in enhancing the guest experience through interactive product preparation, sampling, and storytelling. Emphasizing fresh, seasonal, and local products, Lowes Foods not only engages customers with high-quality items but also educates them about the benefits and unique qualities of these products, fostering trust and guest loyalty. The company strives to maintain rigorous standards for sanitation, safety, and product quality, aligning with its reputation as a trusted grocery provider in the communities it serves.

The Pick & Prep team member position at Lowes Foods involves preparing products and providing product preparation services that create a sensory and engaging experience for guests. This role is critical in ensuring that the product preparation area operates at or above company standards. The team member actively engages guests through product preparation, active sampling, and suggestive selling, aiming to enhance the shopping experience and promote product knowledge. A hallmark of this role is demonstrating superior guest service, including storytelling about the products in the department, discussing attributes such as freshness, health benefits, seasonality, and local sourcing. This interactive approach not only drives sales but also reinforces the company’s brand values.

Additionally, the role involves demonstrating knife showmanship skills, a unique aspect designed to showcase the services and offerings at Pick & Prep, adding an element of entertainment and expertise that attracts and retains customer interest. The team member is responsible for operating the Pick & Prep area in strict accordance with merchandising and operational standards set by Lowes Foods. Quality assurance is paramount, with the expectation that all products meet the company’s rigorous standards for sale. Maintaining sanitation and safety throughout the department is mandatory, ensuring a clean and secure environment for both guests and staff.

Beyond product preparation, the team member will also perform tasks related to receiving, ordering, stocking, and merchandising to maintain stock levels and department appearance. Guest service extends to performing public address (PA) announcements and any other duties assigned by management, underscoring the dynamic and multi-faceted nature of the role. The position demands a proactive and guest-focused attitude, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to company policies and procedures. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation, customer service, and contributing to a high-quality retail environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in food preparation or retail is preferred
  • Ability to engage customers and provide excellent guest service
  • Capable of performing physical tasks including standing for long periods
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow company operational and merchandising standards
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in food preparation or retail preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to demonstrate knife skills safely
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Job Duties

  • Prepare Pick & Prep products to provide an engaging guest experience
  • Actively engage guests through product preparation, sampling, and suggestive selling
  • Demonstrate superior guest service including storytelling about products
  • Showcase knife showmanship skills to highlight Pick & Prep services
  • Operate the Pick & Prep area according to merchandising and operational standards
  • Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards
  • Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department
  • Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking, merchandising, and guest service as necessary
  • Perform PA announcements
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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