Deli Associate

Opportunity for Promotion

Founded in 1929, Heinen's is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen's has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Retail Professional – Heinen's Store Diamond Standards:

As an associate of Heinen's there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen's Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance: Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge: Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate: Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.

Thank: Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage: Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquires and shares knowledge of Deli Department.
• Coordinates product orders using effective pars and planning.
• Collaborates with team members to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Monitors and maintains all food handling and temperature standards.
• Attends required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Complies with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complies with all company policies and standards.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Able to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Able to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Illinois Benefits Information

1. Retirement Plan
   • Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
2. Healthcare Benefits
   • Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
   • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
   • Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
3. Paid Time Off
   • Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
4. Insurance
   • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
5. Work-Life Balance
   • Flexible schedules.
   • Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
6. Growth and Development
   • Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
7. Wellbeing
   • Company-provided associate assistance program.
   • Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.

Heinen's, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.