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Tops Markets is a renowned grocery store chain known for its commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With a strong presence in the community, Tops Markets has built a reputation for promoting from within, offering employees opportunities for career growth and development. The company values motivated individuals who have a passion for helping customers and a willingness to contribute to a positive shopping experience. Tops Markets offers a variety of part-time positions across multiple departments, making it an excellent choice for individuals looking for flexible work arrangements with potential long-term career prospects. The pay rate starts at $15.50 per hour, with rates determined by previous experience and labor contract seniority, reflecting the company’s commitment to fair compensation based on skills and tenure. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities depending on the department selected, giving employees the flexibility to work in an area that aligns with their interests or be open to working in any department. The core philosophy at Tops Markets is customer satisfaction, which is reflected in every position within the store—from the front-end cashiers and cart clerks who are the final point of contact with customers to the specialized roles in bakery, pharmacy, deli, meat, produce, seafood, general merchandise, and grocery departments. Each department plays a pivotal role in ensuring products are stocked, rotated, labeled, and displayed properly while fostering a friendly and helpful customer service environment. Specifically, the front end team focuses on creating positive and lasting impressions as cashiers or cart clerks. The bakery team handles pricing, slicing, packaging, and displaying baked goods in a fresh and appealing manner. Pharmacy technicians assist with health-related services including managing medications, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The deli and carryout cafe departments cater to prepared foods and customer requests for deli meats and salads, maintaining freshness and presentation. General merchandise roles involve stocking shelves, organizing backrooms, and managing seasonal products including first aid and non-food items. Grocery department associates ensure stocked shelves and attractive product displays. Meat department workers not only stock and display meat but certified meat cutters and apprentices contribute specialized skills by processing, cutting, and packaging meat products. Produce workers focus on maintaining fresh fruits and vegetables, including wrapping and preparing orders, while seafood employees attend to stocking and rotating seafood products and offering expertise to customers. This diverse range of roles allows employees to gain experience across multiple areas of grocery retail, fostering skill development and professional growth in a supportive environment. Tops Markets is dedicated to providing a workplace where diversity and inclusion are respected and where employees of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed. The company practices non-discrimination across many protected classes including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and more. Furthermore, Tops Markets may consider applicants for other stores or shifts that better fit their availability, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to matching employee needs with company staffing requirements. Overall, working at Tops Markets offers a rewarding blend of competitive pay, diverse job opportunities, and potential career advancement in a well-established grocery store environment.

• must be able to read write and communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates
• availability to work part-time hours including evenings weekends and holidays
• ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting and stocking
• willingness to work in various store departments as needed
• compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws