Fresh Department Assistants - Costco Wholesale

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

Cleans and sanitises all machinery within the food prepartion areas of the Warehouse.

Restocks supplies and ingredients.

Follows all SOP procedures and sanitiation standards.

Maintains efficiency and initiative whilst working in a team and/or an unsupervised environment.

Handles machinery parts in a safe manner.

Dismantles machinery during end of day clean up.

Wraps and labels meat/bakery/deli products using wrapping machines.

Weighs stock and ingredients prior to use.

Stocks display cases. Rotates items to ensure freshness and quality control

Operates equipment including but not limited to - meat grinders, meat slicers, rotisserie ovens, sushi rollers, rice makers, bakery ovens, mixers, proofers.

Works alongside tradespersons (Butchers/Bakers)

Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized previous night.

Sets labeller according to product type and price, prints and applies labels to product.

Cleans and sanitizes area throughout the day.

Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures.

Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.

Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to work early mornings, late shifts and overnights are possible.

Rotating roster which will include weekend work and starts from 7am or finishing as late as 10pm.

Part Time position - minimum 24 hours rostered weekly.

Weekend and PM loading rates apply

Capability to lift up to 25kg

You will be required to conduct a physical manual handling assessment

Competency Statement(s)

Communication - Articulates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members, and vendors. Actively listens to fellow employees, members, and managers.

Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanour toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees and vendors in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions that reflect Costco's Code of Ethics.

Self-Motivated - Well-organised and able to prioritise, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions.

Team Player - Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.

Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.

Record of Satisfactory Job Performance - Demonstrates satisfactory job performance as indicated on the most recent review through positive demonstration of Costco's Success Behaviours, and by a file free from counselling notices related to job performance.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):

Education/Training: High school certificate or higher.

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Experience: Food safety preferred, manual handling training.

* Knowledge/Skills: Customer service or comparable.