Receptionist
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Norwood, MA, 02062
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
In Norwood, MA, especially at retail-focused companies like Roche Bros., receptionists often blend customer interaction with tasks like food preparation, stocking, and sanitation to maintain smooth deli department operations while ensuring top-notch service.
The receptionist role in Norwood experiences moderate competition due to its blend of customer service and operational responsibilities. Candidates with multitasking skills and flexibility to work varied shifts tend to stand out in this market.
Though formal certifications aren't always mandatory, proficiency in English communication, knowledge of food safety standards, and familiarity with retail equipment like slicers and scales significantly improve employability in Norwood's deli-focused receptionist roles.
Working as a receptionist at Roche Bros. offers exposure to a fast-paced grocery environment where you develop customer service talents alongside food handling expertise, creating a versatile skill set uncommon in typical office receptionist jobs.
Roche Bros. receptionists are integral to both customer engagement and operational efficiency, handling tasks like product rotation, sanitation, and equipment maintenance which fosters a collaborative team atmosphere in the deli department.
Receptionist positions at Roche Bros. in Norwood generally offer between $15.40 and $20.10 per hour, reflecting the candidate's experience, qualifications, and alignment with company standards for deli and customer service duties.
While experience in healthcare or corporate reception hones communication skills, deli receptionist roles at Roche Bros. emphasize hands-on food preparation and sanitation knowledge, so cross-sector skills can complement but don't replace role-specific expertise.
Applicants should anticipate frequent standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional climbing or crouching. Emphasizing physical stamina and attentiveness to safety protocols will help succeed in this active deli receptionist position.
Balancing continuous customer service with maintaining strict sanitation and product freshness standards can be challenging. Handling equipment safely while managing multiple deli tasks requires focus and adaptability throughout the shift.
Retail hiring for receptionist roles in Norwood can increase during holidays or busy seasons, reflecting higher customer traffic. Planning applications around these periods may improve chances for timely employment.