Full-Time Perishable Team Member

Kimberton Whole Foods in Malvern is hiring a Perishable Team Member to join the team!

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Availability: Tuesday - Saturday. Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts (between 7:00am-8:30pm) is required for this position.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly Pay: $16.00-18.00 depending on experience.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:

• Extensive Medical Coverage
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• 25% off Store-Wide Discount
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
• 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
• Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Perishable Team Member provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well merchandised department. This person supports the Perishable Department and embodies the spirit of a team player. The Perishable Team Member interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner and follows the direction of the Perishable Department Head and store management.

DAILY OPERATIONS: The Perishable Team Member’s primary responsibilities to execute the following.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all.
• Receiving and stocking all incoming refrigerated and frozen items including fresh meat and fish, local eggs and dairy, bakery, and specialty products.
• Stocks and handles product following guidelines for time and temperature demands.
• Rotating back stock on a first-in first-out basis.
• Working in collaboration with the Perishable Department Head to maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Follows the established KWF SOP for maintaining abundant, dynamic, and fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Assist in other areas of the store as needed.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Thrives as a team player in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to be on your feet for 8 hours.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Capabilities:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing, and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
• Lifting, gripping, and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing.
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.