Support

We provide member-owners with a full range of support services to help businesses compete, grow and succeed.

 

Retail Accounting

Monthly bank reconciliation, sales tax returns, general ledger & financials
Quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns
W-2s and 1099’s
Quarterly financials

Retail Payroll Services

Full service with a weekly or bi-weekly option

Reclamation Center

Affiliated Foods Midwest operates its own Reclamation Center in Norfolk, Nebraska. Once a month, outdated and unsaleable products can be returned for 50% of average retail credit. Accumulated items are to be properly prepared in a readily available banana box and returned to the warehouse for processing and automatic credit. It’s a easy method and saves labor dollar-and-time, for more productive tasks. Be sure to put a note on each box with store number! Stores receive an accurate, easy-to-read computer report detailing all items sent to the Reclamation Center. The Center also prepares a credit memo for each store, while at the same time, the suppliers are billed for the product.

Merchandise damaged at time of delivery must be noted on the delivery ticket. Stores have the option of returning damaged cases and receiving full credit. (Affiliated drivers can give partial credit for damaged cases). Damaged products in each case must be listed for proper credit as per agreement with Affiliated Foods driver. The same applies to perishables, with damaged or unsaleable products noted on tickets.

Damaged Merchandise

Merchandise damaged at time of delivery must be noted on the delivery ticket. Stores have the option of returning damaged cases and receiving full credit. (Affiliated drivers can give partial credit for damaged cases). Damaged products in each case must be listed for proper credit as per agreement with Affiliated Foods driver. The same applies to perishables, with damaged or unsaleable product noted on tickets.

Human Resources & Training Library

Over 350 tools – from audio tapes to books, to video programs and CDs to help you train your
employees
Topics include practical how-to’s, basic department training (bakery, deli, produce, etc.), to
customer service, interviewing and hiring tips, theft control, and much more
A catalog listing of all training resources is available

Employee Education

The Affiliated Foods Training Library is a collection of over 350 video, audio tapes and books relevant to the supermarket industry. These resources are made available to Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative Member Retailers and employees for skill and training development purposes. Topics cover a variety of subjects such as:

  • How To Pack a Perfect Bag
  • Theft Prevention
  • Shrink Control
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Deli & Bakery Certifications
  • Food Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Produce Department Training
  • Employee Discipline
  • Back Door Receiving Guides
These are just a few of the many helpful training materials available. You can check out resources for two week periods and a small shipping fee is charged and billed through Central Billing. Resource materials are sent and returned with deliveries for your convenience. The Catalog is updated twice a year with new resources being added on a regular basis.