Grocery Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Taunton, MA, 02780
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 23 December 2025
Overview
Prepare food and display product in the department in a careful, clean, neat, and expedient manner ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, and well-stocked for customers while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong deli team.
- Provide continuous attention to customers’ needs at the service counter.
- Offer product suggestions.
- Process merchandise according to production guidelines and follow established sanitation standards.
- Slice meats and cheeses.
- Prepare and wrap cheeses, sandwiches, and other deli related products.
- Stock display cases and rotate all products to ensure date control.
- Unload deliveries and store product in designated area.
- Monitor/maintain the cooler, freezer, equipment, and work area to the sanitation standards of the company.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Ensure sales and work area are swept and wiped clean, orderly, free from safety hazards, and report hazards to management. Operate and clean department equipment and tools.
- Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving product or using equipment.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
- Keep display cases, cooler and freezer organized and clean; clean walls, fans, drains, and equipment.
- Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Crawling.
0% (N) Never
Sitting, pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, kneeling, and crouching.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching at waist or overhead.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing and walking on a title or concrete floor, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, seeing, hearing, and smelling.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, cluttered floor surface, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting of back and neck, slippery floor surface, and contact with sharp objects.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts).
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Slicer, case cutter, kitchen utensils, electronic scales, shrink film wrapper, steamer, pricing gun, compactor, sink, cooler, freezer, and approved cleaning supplies.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and possibly outside within cold temperatures that may be wet.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.40 - $20.10 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Expect regular standing, walking on tile or concrete floors, and continuous handling of products. Tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and balancing happen frequently. Being physically prepared for these demands is essential when working as a Grocery Clerk in Taunton’s Roche Bros. store.
Taunton’s grocery sector sees steady demand for clerks due to community size and retail activity. While competition exists, Roche Bros. and similar chains frequently seek reliable associates, making it a promising area for grocery store job seekers focused on customer service and stocking roles.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory for grocery clerks at Roche Bros., candidates must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the U.S. Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards is highly beneficial, aligning with Massachusetts’ health guidelines for food handling roles.
Beginning as a Grocery Clerk opens pathways toward supervisory or department lead roles, especially within established grocers like Roche Bros. Developing skills in inventory management, customer interaction, and sanitation can pave the way for advancement into grocery store assistant or managerial positions.
Roche Bros. emphasizes thorough training on product rotation, sanitation, and safety standards. Grocery Clerks are guided to monitor cooler and freezer conditions regularly, ensuring all displayed items meet freshness criteria, fostering a safe and appealing shopping environment.
Scheduling at Roche Bros. aligns with store business needs, which may include varied shifts. While flexibility is considered, candidates should be prepared to work times that support peak store hours and restocking demands, common in grocery retail environments.
Roche Bros. offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $15.40 to $20.10 for Grocery Clerks in Taunton, reflecting Massachusetts' pay transparency laws. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity within the company.
Unlike broader retail roles, Grocery Clerks focus heavily on food preparation, product slicing, and maintaining sanitation. Daily duties include stocking perishable items, monitoring cooler temperatures, and adhering to food safety, which are specialized tasks unique to grocery settings.
At Roche Bros., Grocery Clerks are part of a collaborative deli team emphasizing the 'golden rule' to foster a positive work atmosphere. The role combines food prep with customer service, supported by comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training unique to this company’s culture.
Taunton’s community size and shopping habits can lead to busy periods, especially around weekends and holidays, requiring clerks to manage stocking and customer service efficiently. Seasonal fluctuations may affect workload, underscoring the need for adaptability in this local market.