Fresh Foods Clerk
WinCo Foods, Fontana, CA, United States
About Us
Join us at WinCo Foods, where we’re more than just a grocery retailer - we’re a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest employee‑owned company in the United States, with more than 500 millionaire employee‑owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top‑tier medical plans and tuition support, set us apart. In your role, you’ll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.
Overview Assist customers by providing over‑the‑counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operate and maintain the fresh food production areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza), prepare the areas for sale, fry food, operate the rotisserie oven, prepare ready‑to‑bake/baked pizzas, etc. Receive inventory, verify receipt of ordered product, and stock in designated areas. Consistently provide friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers. Perform other related work. Generally work 6‑8 hour shifts between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis on taking care of the customer.
Takes orders, answers questions, and performs suggestive selling.
Prepares, stocks, displays, straightens, and rotates product in fresh food areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza).
Prepares production items according to recipes, food‑safety procedures, and/or specified cooking times.
Handles frozen product.
Inspects all product for quality and freshness.
Prepares case by putting the product in fresh pans, rotating product, placing product back, filling, etc.
Places proper signage on all products, including pricing, description, code dating, and COOL information on all required products.
Cleans and maintains department equipment such as fryers, slicers, etc. by breaking down and reassembling equipment, operating the dishwasher, washing dishes, and cleaning all appropriate parts with sanitizing solution.
Maintains a clean and sanitary department by washing parts, tables, and wrapping stations; taking trash and paper to the appropriate balers; cleaning floors and coolers; and cleaning and maintaining glass display counters inside and out.
Receives inventory, stocks, and verifies receipt of ordered product and orders.
Follows strict sanitary guidelines and completes associated records.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
Understands and follows all food‑safety procedures and requirements.
Requirements Ability to
Work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation, including night, weekends, and holidays.
Communicate (hearing & speech) effectively with customers to receive orders and perform customer‑relation skills.
Conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes, and product labels, log production quantities, temperature readings, etc. on proper forms.
Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide, and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards with respect to related procedures, equipment (e.g., knives), and work aids.
Complete training course and meet minimum time standards of productivity and accuracy.
Wear hair net, beard net, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.
Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
Stand, walk, and move rapidly for extended periods of time.
Bend, stoop, twist, turn, and reach over the counter and in tight areas frequently.
Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and reach, push, and pull racks.
Handle refrigerated goods (‑20 °F to 28 °F).
Work around machinery emitting heat (400 °F rotisserie and 325 °F hot shortening).
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.
Additional Requirements
Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)
Machines And Equipment Operated
Cash Register
Film‑over wrapper, digital scales, etc.
Knives and other kitchen utensils.
Electric slicers
Deep fryers, ovens, etc.
Oil filtering machine
Dishwasher
Trash compactor
Cardboard bailer
Hand pallet jack
Conveyor ovens
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.
Pay Range USD $17.15 – USD $29.90 /Hr.
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Overview Assist customers by providing over‑the‑counter service and customer service throughout the Fresh Foods department. Operate and maintain the fresh food production areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza), prepare the areas for sale, fry food, operate the rotisserie oven, prepare ready‑to‑bake/baked pizzas, etc. Receive inventory, verify receipt of ordered product, and stock in designated areas. Consistently provide friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers. Perform other related work. Generally work 6‑8 hour shifts between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis on taking care of the customer.
Takes orders, answers questions, and performs suggestive selling.
Prepares, stocks, displays, straightens, and rotates product in fresh food areas (Deli/Seafood/Pizza).
Prepares production items according to recipes, food‑safety procedures, and/or specified cooking times.
Handles frozen product.
Inspects all product for quality and freshness.
Prepares case by putting the product in fresh pans, rotating product, placing product back, filling, etc.
Places proper signage on all products, including pricing, description, code dating, and COOL information on all required products.
Cleans and maintains department equipment such as fryers, slicers, etc. by breaking down and reassembling equipment, operating the dishwasher, washing dishes, and cleaning all appropriate parts with sanitizing solution.
Maintains a clean and sanitary department by washing parts, tables, and wrapping stations; taking trash and paper to the appropriate balers; cleaning floors and coolers; and cleaning and maintaining glass display counters inside and out.
Receives inventory, stocks, and verifies receipt of ordered product and orders.
Follows strict sanitary guidelines and completes associated records.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
Understands and follows all food‑safety procedures and requirements.
Requirements Ability to
Work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation, including night, weekends, and holidays.
Communicate (hearing & speech) effectively with customers to receive orders and perform customer‑relation skills.
Conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes, and product labels, log production quantities, temperature readings, etc. on proper forms.
Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide, and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards with respect to related procedures, equipment (e.g., knives), and work aids.
Complete training course and meet minimum time standards of productivity and accuracy.
Wear hair net, beard net, gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.
Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
Stand, walk, and move rapidly for extended periods of time.
Bend, stoop, twist, turn, and reach over the counter and in tight areas frequently.
Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and reach, push, and pull racks.
Handle refrigerated goods (‑20 °F to 28 °F).
Work around machinery emitting heat (400 °F rotisserie and 325 °F hot shortening).
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.
Additional Requirements
Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)
Machines And Equipment Operated
Cash Register
Film‑over wrapper, digital scales, etc.
Knives and other kitchen utensils.
Electric slicers
Deep fryers, ovens, etc.
Oil filtering machine
Dishwasher
Trash compactor
Cardboard bailer
Hand pallet jack
Conveyor ovens
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.
Pay Range USD $17.15 – USD $29.90 /Hr.
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