Retail Sales Associate
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Framingham, MA, 01701
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 22 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.
Related Jobs
Top trending job titles hiring now
Popular Searches for Retail Sales Associate
Frequently asked questions
In Framingham, MA, Retail Sales Associates often handle fresh food preparation alongside customer service, reflecting local grocery store demands like Roche Bros. This blend of product care with sales skills is distinctive compared to traditional retail roles focused solely on merchandise sales.
Daily tasks include maintaining product freshness, assisting customers with selections, operating slicers and scales, and ensuring cleanliness in work areas. These duties emphasize hands-on involvement with food items, setting grocery retail jobs apart from typical sales roles.
Highlighting abilities like product rotation knowledge, sanitation adherence, customer interaction, and safe equipment handling can improve chances. These skills show readiness for the unique combination of sales and food prep duties common in these roles.
Framingham's retail sector shows steady demand for associates with flexible schedules and food handling experience. Local employers value candidates who can adapt to seasonal product variations and maintain high sanitation standards amid a competitive retail job market.
Roche Bros. emphasizes team collaboration and product expertise in deli departments, fostering growth beyond basic retail tasks. Employees often gain valuable skills in food safety and customer service, positioning them well for advancement within grocery retail.
The company enforces strict sanitation protocols and provides training on equipment use and hazard reporting. This focus helps associates uphold safety standards, ensuring a clean environment that benefits both employees and customers.
The pay scale ranges from $15.40 to $20.10 per hour, reflecting factors like experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This competitive compensation aligns with Massachusetts pay transparency laws and regional retail standards.
The role often requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent movement, demanding good physical stamina. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic environment combining customer interaction with manual tasks.
Framingham’s proximity to Boston and its mixed urban-suburban makeup create moderate competition for retail jobs. Candidates with flexible availability and food handling skills may find better opportunities amid local hiring demands.
Employees often experience a collaborative team environment centered on the 'golden rule,' fostering respect and support. The culture encourages attention to detail in product care and customer service, creating rewarding daily interactions.