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Job Overview Position: Part‑time deli assistant. Schedule: 24 hours per week, 2:00‑10:00 PM shifts with days of week to be determined. Must work at least one Saturday or Sunday shift. Location: Good Food Store, 1600 South 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59801, USA. Rate: $19.89 USD per hour. Responsibilities Prepare deli items following prescribed specifications. Ability to work at various work stations (e.g., general production, hot bar, etc.) prepping and cooking a wide variety of menu items in large quantities, following specifications of Kitchen Manager. Follow the correct use of established portion control rules. Recommend new recipes to Deli Management. Follow production list and prepare high priority items. Stock and maintain retail coolers and shelves to create bountiful and appealing displays following applicable schematics and specifications of deli managers. Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Deli Management. Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner when working on the retail floor. Pull old or low‑quality items, record and properly dispose of them following established procedures. Maintain kitchen in sanitary and orderly condition, following guidelines set by Deli Management and rules of MCCHD. Ensure freshness of deli items by rotating and date labeling. Clean up spills, take out trash as needed. Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures. Monitor food temperatures as required and take corrective action when needed to ensure food safety. Advise deli manager of equipment repair and replacement needs. Follow safe working practices. Dish and pot washing as needed. Participate in periodic inventory counts. Attend deli department and storewide meetings. Perform other tasks assigned by Deli Management. Pay Schedule $19.89 $20.29 $20.70 $21.32 $21.96 $22.61 $23.29 $23.99 $24.71 Qualifications High School education or GED preferred, but not required. Experience cooking for a deli, restaurant, or catering business preferred. Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment, practiced knife skills, food safety awareness. Regular, predictable attendance. Must be 18 years of age or older. Basic knowledge of and interest in natural foods. Maintain accurate records. Ability to work closely with others. Physical Demands Vision: Ability to read product labels and to distinguish color for quality control. Hearing: Required to converse with customers and co‑workers. Gripping: Pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment. Lifting: Up 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion. Stooping: Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. Squatting: Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. Push/Pull: Carts/racks weighing up to 200 pounds. Kneeling: Occasional kneeling. Climbing: Occasional climbing. Bending: Occasional bending. Reaching: Reach overhead, front, side and back. Equipment Operation: Ability to safely operate professional kitchen equipment. Carry Objects: Ability to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Walking: Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas. Standing: Prolonged standing. Climate: Ability to work in a cold environment (cooler/freezer) and to handle cold food products on a regular basis. Mental & Psychological Demands Comprehension: Understands and retains directions. Reading/Writing: Basic reading/writing level. Speaking: Communicate effectively with co‑workers and customers. Decision Making: Use basic problem‑solving techniques. Interaction With Others Customer Service: Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner. Co‑workers: Work cooperatively with co‑workers. General: Maintain composure under all circumstances and ability to work in shared spaces with coworkers. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr