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(18yrs+ to apply) Seafood Clerk - Knoxville Crossing

Schnucks · Peoria, IL · $15.00–$16.15 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to follow a strict cleaning routine.

What they are checking: Whether they will clean and sanitize the case and equipment thoroughly every day.

How would you suggest a product or offer a sample without making a shopper feel pressured?

What they are checking: Whether they can do suggestive selling in a natural way that feels like good service.

This job is cold and wet, and you may lift up to 75 pounds. What's your experience with that kind of work?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the physical demands of the counter and backroom.

What would you do

A customer asks how to cook salmon so it isn't dry. What do you tell them?

What they are checking: Whether they can give friendly, useful cooking instructions, which the posting asks for.

A shopper asks if a fish is wild or farm-raised and you aren't sure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the right answer instead of guessing, since wrong information erodes trust.

The case is getting low and three customers are waiting. How do you handle both?

What they are checking: Whether they serve people first and restock quickly in between without leaving the counter empty.

About the work

How can you tell if fresh fish is still good to sell?

What they are checking: Whether they know the signs of freshness that protect customers and the store's name.

Seafood has to stay very cold. How would you keep the service case at the right temperature through a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that seafood spoils fast and that temperature checks are part of the job.

How would you keep raw seafood from contaminating other products or surfaces?

What they are checking: Whether they know cross-contamination rules that keep shoppers from getting sick.

At closing, how would you pull product from the service case and store it?

What they are checking: Whether they know proper overnight storage so product is safe to sell the next day.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform. You could expect the position of meat clerk to include the following: DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Wrap, label and price product • Prepare product for the service meat case • Suggestive selling and product sampling • Receive product from our warehouse • Stock, straighten and rotate product in meat cases and coolers • Read and understand shelf tags • Follow company safety guidelines when using equipment • Provide customers with proper cooking instructions • Check and maintain the proper temperature controls for coolers, freezers and cutting room • Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment and meat cases following company safety and sanitation guidelines • At closing, pull product from service meat case for proper storage • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSCIAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Work in cold wet environment Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Working on feet entire shift (4-8 hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.15 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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