Order Writer/Merchandiser

Hiring Company:

Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

Overview:

The Order Writer/Merchandiser plays a key role in maintaining existing customer relationships and in-store activities for our retail and food service customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service, a high energy level, and able to excel working in a small team environment. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work.

Job Description:

Essential Functions

Brand Steward

• Proper rotation of perishable items to ensure first in-first out inventory movement

• Complete daily food safety and sanitation activities

• Properly rotate and stock retail products, and service cases; ensuring backstock is worked into the appropriate location

• Complete pricing of retail items including backstock

• Review expiration dates on all products and note short-coded products

• Set up the deli display case ensuring the full product line is displayed, priced, and fully faced

• Clean and maintain retail showcases including glass, risers, and shelves

• Update and re-stock any POS materials

• Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling

• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning

• Ability to speak and read English

• 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse,e or a similar role

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.

• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment

Training Requirements (provided)

• Basic food safety and sanitation

• Familiarity with the product line

Location:

Ashford, CT, Eastford, CT, Groton, CT, Mansfield, CT, Meriden, CT, Middletown, CT, New Britan, CT, New London, CT, Rockville, CT, Tolland, CT, Vernon, CT, Westford, CT

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Lighthouse Deli Provisions