Grocery Store - Retail Assistant

Hindustan Imports
Dandenong South, VIC
A$33.19 p/h (plus super)
Retail & Consumer Products → Retail Assistants
Casual
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


Hindustan Imports is a family-owned grocery retailer for Australia, Indian, South Asian and other international groceries and food ingredients.

We are passionate about connecting our customers with the staple ingredients, spices, cooking condiments and snacks that bring the taste of international cuisine to their table.

Our store is more than just a place to shop - it is a community hub where culture and cuisine meet.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and customer-centric Retail Assistant to join our team in Dandenong, Victoria on a full time basis.

You'll help create a welcoming shopping experience, assist our customers in finding their favourite ingredients, and ensure our store is well-stocked and organised.

To apply, you must be self-motivated, well-organised, know how to prioritise tasks, be customer-friendly, have a good work ethic and “can do” attitude with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.hindustan.com.au

The main duties associated with this role include:

Customer assistance - greeting customers and assisting them in locating grocery items and food ingredients

Sharing product knowledge, including recommendations for spices, lentils, flours, snacks, and other South Asian and international essentials

Cash register and check-out duties, including accurate operation of the point-of-sale (POS) system and safe cash handling

Ensuring shelves are neat, fully stocked and rotating products

Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in all areas of the store

Other general shop tasks

This role also comes with opportunities to assist in other departments in our business

Key qualifications and skills:

Previous experience in grocery, supermarket or retail food environment is essential

Knowledge and genuine interest in Indian/Asian groceries and health foods is highly valued

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to lift and move stock as needed

Attention to detail, especially with best before dates and food safety

Candidates must have full working rights (38 hour week)

Approximate work hours:

8.30am to 4.00pm, totaling 38 hours per week

Given the position is for 38 hours per week, students and those with limited working rights need not apply.

Remuneration and benefits:

Casual hourly rate of $33.19 per hour (plus 12.0% superannuation) for Monday to Friday

Opportunity for some Saturday working hours

10% employee discount on a wide range of grocery items

Opportunity to be part of a family-owned brand that celebrates food, culture and community

Resumes meeting required qualifications may be emailed to [email protected].


About Hindustan Imports

Dandenong South, VIC, Australia

Welcome to the world of international & gourmet foods

Established in 1982, Hindustan Imports is a pioneer of trade in Indian groceries, Asian groceries, spices and herbs, international & gourmet food, health food and wholesale groceries.

Hindustan Imports sources products across the globe. With an enviable reputation in the industry as a market leader, Hindustan Imports enjoys preferential status with many exporters, who offer us the best of their products.

Our product range is impressive, with over 4000 products available. Our main product lines are rice, flour, legumes (peas, beans, dhal & lentils), spices, dried herbs, edible nuts, dried fruits, ghee & oil, a range of branded food products and kitchen equipment, cooking utensils and cookware.

Our business is structured around three departments:

Online Store: Buy groceries online!

Retail Shop: Visit our grocery shop in Dandenong, Melbourne!

Wholesale Department: Wholesale groceries for your business!

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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