Bakery/Deli Associate

Job DescriptionAs a part of the Hansen’s IGA Market team, the Deli/Bakery Associate is responsible for delivering “best in class” customer service to all guests at the Deli/Bakery counter and on the sales floor. The responsibilities of the Deli/Bakery Associate are to weigh, package, and price items bakery products as well as products from the deli cold case and slice meats and cheeses using the deli slicer. The Deli/Bakery Associate may also prepare the daily salad bar, various deli salads, dip selections based on pre-established recipes. The Deli/Bakery Associate will also assist in miscellaneous duties, such as, but not limited to, filling the deli and bakery case and salad bar when it gets low, maintaining the back coolers and cleaning.Duties & ResponsibilitiesServe customers in the Deli/Bakery Department while modeling Hansen’s IGA Market culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their businessSlicing meats and cheeses using the deli slicerWeigh, package, price and label Deli and Bakery itemsAssist customers with answering questions and making recommendationsTake and fulfill customer orders via phone and in personPrepare salad bar items, various deli salads, pizzas, sandwiches/wraps, and dips according to the daily production scheduleAssist with maintaining the back cooler including rotating stock, dating and cleaningAssist Deli/Bakery Department with stocking, rotating and facing the Deli/Bakery departmentAssist Deli Cook with minimal food preparationMaintain sanitation and temperature logs as neededOperate, maintain and clean deli equipment including knives, ovens, fryers, dishwashers, coolers and slicersAssist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Deli/Bakery DepartmentMaintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and proceduresAssist with all other Deli/Bakery Department duties as neededQualificationsMust be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Deli/Bakery equipmentEagerness to interact with customersStrong sense of team – ability to anticipate the needs of the teamAbility to work at a fast pace and efficient mannerAbility to take initiative and make decisions independently regarding department needs and priorities, under general supervisionExcellent time management, prioritization and organization skillsAbility to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 50 poundsWork ConditionsWork primarily takes place in the deli and backroom areas, including coolers and freezers.Regular exposure to varying temperatures and equipment.Frequent interaction with customers and team members.Physical tasks include lifting, reaching, stocking, and standing for extended periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr IGA