Deli Assistant - FT

PREPARED FOODS ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To prepare food for our deli, grab and go case, hot case, bakery, coffee bar, following department expectations in procedures, customer service and food safety.

Status: Reports to Deli Manager – Full time

Works closely with other Deli Assistants

1. SELF-SERVICE DELI

• Follow all food safety protocols
• Open and close kitchen following set protocols
• Wash dishes and keep a clean workspace
• Clean, prep and chop veggies, meat and other raw ingredients for recipes
• Prepare sandwiches, wraps and salads following set procedures
• Prepare Soups, salads, dressings, dips, hot and cold case items, etc following recipes
• Portion, weigh, label and package products following set procedures

2. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

• A Ensure food prep and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting health department standards. Utilize and maintain food safety plans.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures.
• Ensure adequate amounts of deli supplies.
• Clean up spills, remove trash and recycling promptly, break down cardboard for recycling, sweep and mop floor, do laundry.
• Keep shelves, coolers, bins and backstock in clean orderly condition. Dust and clean shelves and product when stocking.
• Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures. Advise department managers of equipment problems.
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts.

3. OTHER DUTIES

• Attend all-staff and department meetings, trainings and store cleaning days
• Perform Manager on Duty shifts as assigned.
• Perform other tasks assigned by deli manager
• Cross train in other parts of store where applicable/desired.

Qualifications:

• Experience serving the public.
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Ability to be safe when handling knifes and other kitchen tools
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• Desired: Familiarity with natural foods.
• Desired: Experience in restaurant, food service, catering or deli.