Retail Assistant

We're looking for a friendly, reliable **Retail Assistant** to support food preparation and service for patients, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and take pride in cleanliness and quality, this is the role for you! **Key Responsibilities** * Greet customers warmly and respond to their needs efficiently * Prepare and serve food items according to menu selections and quality standards * Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including equipment and floors * Follow safe food handling and infection control procedures * Practice portion control and minimize waste to support financial performance * Comply with health regulations and departmental policies (HACCP, TJC, etc.) **Qualifications** * **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent preferred * **Experience:** Customer service experience in a team setting preferred * **Skills:** * Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math * Comfortable weighing and measuring ingredients * Strong attention to detail and communication skills ** Physical & Mental Requirements** * Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 30 lbs) * Ability to concentrate on tasks and remember multiple responsibilities * Exposure to temperature fluctuations and cleaning chemicals **Caring for our Team** We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date. * Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind. * Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. * 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals. * Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. * Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay. **Happy to Help** At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.