Experienced Customer Service Associate – Retail and Food Service Experience in Charlottesville, VA at arenaflex

Are you a people person with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same? If so, we want to hear from you! arenaflex is seeking an experienced Customer Service Associate to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. As a Customer Service Associate at arenaflex, you will be the face of our brand, providing top-notch service to our customers while working collaboratively with our store management team to drive sales and achieve business objectives.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading convenience store and fuel retailer with a rich history of innovation and customer satisfaction. We believe that our Associates are the key to our success, and we're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development. From our iconic hoagies to our state-of-the-art fueling systems, we're dedicated to making life a little better every day – one smile, one transaction, and one customer at a time.

Job Description

As a Customer Service Associate at arenaflex, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience that supports our vision to fulfill lives every day. Your primary duties will include:

• Greeting and providing an enjoyable shopping experience for all customers, responding to customer requests and complaints in a timely and courteous manner
• Operating the cash register, scanning items, bagging merchandise, and properly handling different methods of payment
• Maintaining proper cash levels in the register drawer and change machines, activating fuel and gift cards, and assisting with lottery purchases as needed
• Complying with federal and state laws by requesting personal identification from customers who are purchasing restricted products such as tobacco and/or alcohol
• Stocking and refilling products within the interior and exterior core register area, cold express cases, bakery, and grocery aisles
• Performing customer fuel transactions and monitoring activities at the fuel court, stopping fuel pumps if necessary
• Preparing all made-to-order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications
• Stocking food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in-stock conditions at all times, ensuring coffee thermals are filled and working properly
• Ensuring the proper execution of assigned foodservice and beverage programs and procedures
• Completing cleanliness tasks to ensure all food and beverage service areas are free of any residue, debris, and spills
• Following proper coding procedures, checking expiration codes, facing, and inspecting all items, pulling expired items, documenting, and discarding
• Adhering to the execution of established safety, security, quality, and store operations policies, procedures, and practices as outlined in arenaflex's policy manual, training materials, and other publications
• Completing all store housekeeping functions, including cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, etc.
• Ensuring safe working conditions by maintaining a clean, organized work area in accordance with standards
• Completing other tasks as assigned by store management

Essential Functions

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential functions:

• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn FSRA process and procedures and demonstrate on a daily basis
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and demonstrate all arenaflex Safety and Quality Assurance processes and procedures
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally, and grasping firmly
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift: reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs
• Work safely with equipment that can create and hold very high temperatures using appropriate personal protective equipment
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must wear slip-resistant shoes at all times
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to cleaning products

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following basic qualifications:

• Pursuit of or high school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Prior food service and/or customer service experience preferred

What We Offer

As a Customer Service Associate at arenaflex, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. You will also be part of a dynamic and supportive team that is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this role. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our online application system. We can't wait to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals, regardless of their background, culture, or identity. If you require an accommodation to complete an application, please contact our Associate Service Center at [insert contact information]. Apply for this job