Deli Production Staff - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a part time Deli Production Staff member to join our team at Oneota Community Coop.  Most of our deli shifts are daytime (hours vary between 6am-6pm), with some weekend shifts required.  

Starting wage: $15.00/hr.

The Deli Production Staff position works with other members of the department to ensure sufficient items are produced and ready for sale in the Prepared Foods Department. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to – sandwich, entrée, bakery, and salad prep and production, slicing and portioning meats and cheese, portioning salad and entrée items for sale, washing dishes, and maintaining the cleanliness of the Deli kitchen space. All OCC staff are responsible to provide welcoming, friendly, helpful, and nonjudgmental customer service to all shoppers and co-workers in accordance with our organizational goals and programs.

Eligibility for most Oneota Co-op benefits begins at 20 work hours per week. Your future benefit options include short and long-term disability, life, dental and vision insurance. Employees also accumulate Paid Time Off (PTO) and are eligible for 401K retirement contribution matching and career advancement training. A 20% employee store purchase discount and a 15% above cost special order case discount helps ensure the availability of healthy food options in Co-op employee homes. We are committed to the welfare of our employees and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service

• Maintains familiarity with all areas of the store to best assist customers and staff.

• Upholds the Code of Conduct, using T.H.I.N.K. (True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind)

• Always use S.E.T. (Smile, Engage and Thank You) in all customer interactions.

• Become familiar with the Co-op mission, Ends, and policies to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to appropriate staff.

Kitchen Production

• Preparation and production of various items – including but not limited to salads, sandwiches, entrees, dips, spreads, and desserts.

• Slicing meats and cheeses • Attending to customers at the Deli counter and assisting with made-to-order and hot sandwiches.

• Efficient recipe following and multi-tasking for high quality food production.

• Ensuring various cases are sufficiently stocked - including bakery case, grab-n-go case, and hot slide.

• Always keeping a clean and sanitary workspace. • Operating various kitchen equipment with safety and proficiency.

• Record keeping using POS system and production logs.

• Washing dishes as needed.

• Closing kitchen duties – including cleaning and shutting down equipment for the day.

• Participating in regular staff meetings and/or trainings.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:

• Complete production tasks in a timely manner.

• Ensure signage is correct, attractive, and informative.

• Ensure that department areas (aisles, shelves, bins, and storage areas) are kept in clean and orderly condition.

• Perform opening and/or closing duties for the Prepared Foods department.

• Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures. Advise appropriate parties of equipment problems.

• Always stock product - timely, accurately, rotated, and attractive.

• Correct price discrepancies according to established policies.

• Understand record keeping in the POS system.

GENERAL PRACTICES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including verbal and written instructions.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision but possess excellent team skills.

• Willingness and ability to grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.

• Understand the cooperative principles and business model

. • Respond to challenging situations in a positive and professional manner.

• Demonstrate regular, predictable work attendance and communicate to the supervisor, department manager, and/or GM any work schedule changes.

• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to cooperate and communicate with co-workers and/or outside contacts in a timely and appropriate manner.