Food Supermarket Clerk
しょくひんすーぱーまーけっとてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Supermarket Sales Clerks
Summary
Food supermarket clerks provide food to customers through in-store customer service, cash register operations, merchandise display, inventory control, etc., supporting store operations.
Description
Food supermarket clerks play an important role in selling food while maintaining freshness and safety. Daily tasks include customer service for visitors, cash register operations, merchandise display, inventory control, and ordering. They manage the storefront in teams and are required to perform cleaning and sales floor presentation to enhance customer satisfaction.
Future Outlook
While demand for fresh foods and health foods increases due to an aging population and growing health consciousness, the introduction of self-checkouts and unmanned stores is advancing, so customer service skills and business efficiency will be increasingly emphasized.
Personality Traits
Cheerful and considerate / Highly responsible / Physically fit / Team-oriented
Work Style
Full-time / Part-time/casual employment available / Permanent employee / Shift work
Career Path
Sales staff → Sales floor leader (chief) → Store deputy manager → Store manager → Area manager
Required Skills
Cash register operation / Customer service manners / Inventory control / Merchandise display / Ordering operations
Recommended Skills
Basic English conversation / Basic PC operation / Hygiene management knowledge / POP creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changing sales volumes and customer needs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for price display and expiration date management. |
| Communication Skills | |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and shelving of heavy items. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they perform tasks in collaboration with sales staff and backroom personnel. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because display methods often follow manuals. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Sanitation Supervisor
- Sales Specialist (Retail Marketing)
Aliases
- Food Section Staff
- Supermarket Clerk
- Supermarket Staff
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- Convenience Store Clerk
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