Seafood/ Meat Counter Sales Associate

Palmer Food Services is a well-established company in the food distribution industry recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, community values, and excellent service. Specializing as a food service distributor, Palmer Food Services serves diverse clients by providing quality fresh and frozen food products with a dedication to service excellence. The company fosters a culture grounded in honesty, integrity, teamwork, and compassion, making it an ideal workplace for individuals looking for growth and advancement opportunities within a supportive and value-driven environment.

Working at Palmer Food Services means joining a team that values each member as their key advantage. The company offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and career development opportunities. Employees have the chance to distinguish themselves through outstanding performance while contributing to the company's mission and goals. This role emphasizes integrity, dependability, and collaboration, reflecting the company's core principles and commitment to fostering a family-like atmosphere and community involvement.

The position being offered is geared towards customer-facing roles within grocery market operations, focusing on fresh products such as seafood, meat, chef case items, and frozen foods. As a part of this role, associates are expected to assist customers comprehensively by providing product knowledge, cutting and preparing fresh meats and seafood to customer specifications, and ensuring all products are attractively displayed and managed according to food safety standards. The role requires an individual who is attentive to customer needs, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment, and comfortable with various transactional processes including handling payments and resolving customer issues.

Employees in this role are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and inventory levels in their work areas, adhering to store operational hours, and demonstrating professionalism through appearance and conduct that align with Palmer Food Services’ employee guidelines. Flexibility to cross-train in other areas and assist management when needed is essential. This full-time position offers a salary range from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation.

Physical demands of the role include the ability to lift up to 15 pounds, work for extended periods in cold conditions, and perform some desk-related tasks like computer work. Palmer Food Services supports its employees with various benefits, including tuition reimbursement for CDL acquisition, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid benefit time, a 401k plan with employer matching, profit-sharing bonuses, and significant employee discounts on both retail and warehouse food products. Regular employee appreciation events highlight the company’s dedication to a positive work environment.

In summary, this role at Palmer Food Services offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are customer-focused, enjoy working with fresh food products, and seek a dynamic retail environment with chances for personal and professional growth. Candidates who share the company’s core values and are eager to contribute to a team-oriented, service-excellence culture will find this position fulfilling and aligned with their career aspirations.