Careers

Are you a produce pro?
Customer service extraordinaire?
Do you enjoy helping people?

Basics is seeking skilled, committed people to join our team.

 

Basics offers:

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Discounts on all Basics products
  • Predictable, full-time and part-time schedules
  • Opportunities for hands-on learning

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE (CLICK HERE)

Interested in working with us?

Open Positions

  • Meat Clerk - PT (Hillsdale)

    Position Summary – anticipated to work about 24 hours/week

    Responsible for building connections with the public and building their retail and meat department work experience. This position will be focused on supporting all aspects of our Meat & Seafood and Prepared Foods departments, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Demonstrates a commitment to providing customers with exceptional service.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities
    General

    • Handles customer purchases with care and attention to detail throughout transaction.
    • Provides exceptional customer service through sampling, informing, listening, and engaging with our customers.
    • Operates the cash register, with a focus on friendliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
    • Assists in maintaining a clean and organized Meat & Seafood department and backroom conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer experience.
    • Follows all food and work safety guidelines.
    • Ability to interact successfully with the general public.
    • Assists with other departments and at other Basics locations as needed.
    • Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
    • Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.
    • Observes all company rules and policies.
    • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
    • Assists with other departments and at other Basics locations as needed.

     

    Customer Service

    • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
    • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

     

    Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

    • Helps maintain accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
    • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
    • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
    • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
    • Helps with other department activities, such as inventories.

     

    Education and Qualification Requirements

    • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
    • At least 1 year of Meat Department or Deli experience.
    • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
    • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

    • Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
    • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
    • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Understands and can consistently follow through on verbal and written directions.
    • Able to interact with the general public and some special needs and persons, coworkers and the public.
    • Basic math and computation skills required.
    • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency required.
    • Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.
    • Skills to exercise good judgment.
    • High attention to detail, quality and presentation.
    • Skills to manage difficult customer interactions.
    • Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.
    • Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.
  • Meat Clerk - FT (Hillsdale)

    Position Summary – anticipated to work about 37.5 hours/week

    Responsible for building connections with the public and building their retail and meat department work experience. This position will be focused on supporting all aspects of our Meat & Seafood and Prepared Foods departments, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Demonstrates a commitment to providing customers with exceptional service.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities
    General

    • Handles customer purchases with care and attention to detail throughout transaction.
    • Provides exceptional customer service through sampling, informing, listening, and engaging with our customers.
    • Operates the cash register, with a focus on friendliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
    • Assists in maintaining a clean and organized Meat & Seafood department and backroom conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer experience.
    • Follows all food and work safety guidelines.
    • Ability to interact successfully with the general public.
    • Assists with other departments and at other Basics locations as needed.
    • Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
    • Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.
    • Observes all company rules and policies.
    • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
    • Assists with other departments and at other Basics locations as needed.

     

    Customer Service

    • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
    • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

     

    Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

    • Helps maintain accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
    • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
    • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
    • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
    • Helps with other department activities, such as inventories.

     

    Education and Qualification Requirements

    • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
    • At least 1 year of Meat Department or Deli experience.
    • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
    • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

    • Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
    • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
    • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Understands and can consistently follow through on verbal and written directions.
    • Able to interact with the general public and some special needs and persons, coworkers and the public.
    • Basic math and computation skills required.
    • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency required.
    • Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.
    • Skills to exercise good judgment.
    • High attention to detail, quality and presentation.
    • Skills to manage difficult customer interactions.
    • Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.
    • Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.
  • Deli Clerk - FT (Hillsdale)

    Position Summary – anticipated to work about 37.5 hours/week

    This position will be focused on the operation of the Prepared Foods Department, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, assisting in food production, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Also responsible for building connections with the public and is interested in the local food economy, nutrition and developing their retail leadership work experience.

    Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

    Position-Specific Responsibilities

    • Prepares ready-to-eat foods for sale per specifications from the Market Chef or Culinary Mentor.
    • Slicing and packaging deli meats.
    • Washing dishes and other tools used.
    • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
    • Cutting and wrapping of cheese products.
    • Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meets merchandising standards.
    • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
    • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
    • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
    • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
    • Leads other department activities, such as inventories.

     

    General

    • Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
    • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
    • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
    • Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.
    • Observes all company rules and policies.
    • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

     

    Customer Service

    • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
    • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

     

    Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

    • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
    • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
    • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
    • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
    • Frequent handwashing is required.

     

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
    • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
    • Values and sustainability program.
    • Observes all company rules and policies.
    • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
    • Assists at other Basics locations as needed.

     

    Education and Qualification Requirements

    • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
    • At least 1 year of Meat Department, Deli or food service experience.
    • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
    • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

    • Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
    • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
    • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
    • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Able to adjust priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
    • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
    • Understands and can consistently follow through on verbal and written directions.
    • Able to interact with the general public and some special needs and persons, coworkers and the public.
    • Basic math and computation skills required.
    • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency required. Experience with Excel and inventory software preferred.
    • Skills to plan, prioritize and delegate work.
    • Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
    • Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.
    • Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.
    • Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.
    • Skills to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and one on one with coworkers, supervisors and customers.
    • Skills to manage difficult customer interactions required.
    • Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
    • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.
    • Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.

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Basics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Basics is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Basics are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Basics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Basics encourages applicants of all ages 18 and up.