Deli Associate - Woodbury

Deli Associate - Woodbury

Woodbury Market - Woodbury, MN 55125

Overview

Salary Range $13.25 - $21.50 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

Kowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Part of being a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible customer service.

Kowalski's deli is a face-paced, high customer service department. An ideal deli associate is inviting and service minded. They also are in alignment with adhering to state health code standards for safety and sanitation, ensuring service of the highest quality and freshest ready-to-serve foods.

Deli associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

No experience is required! Kowalski's provides extensive, in-person, hands-on training that thoroughly educates new employees on how to perform their jobs safely, quickly, and efficiently.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Flexible to schedule 20+ hours a week
• Available between the hours of 12pm and 9pm
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing, handling, and cooking food
• Interest in product knowledge
• Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way

Benefits

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities

401k plan

Knowledge of Deli Standards, Procedures and Job Expectations Promote products through suggestive selling (samples, suggestions, product information). Understanding timeliness and prioritizing tasks in all aspects of the department. Deli Meat and Cheese Case, Hot Food Cases, Salad Case, Salad Bar, Self Service Cases and Displays: Assist with food preparation and slicing meats and cheese according to Kowalski's Deli Standards. Ensure proper handling, sanitation, freshness, and quality of all products. Ensure all areas are fresh, full, rotated, clean, and appealing to the customer. Process orders with proper quality, quantity, labeling, and price. Properly record shrink. Catering and specialty orders: Be familiar with Kowalski's Catering and Party Tray Brochure. Assist and take customers' orders. Assist with preparation of trays for catering orders and special orders. Maintaining the Cleanliness of the Deli: Break down, wash, and sanitize all equipment (cases, prep-tables, ovens, fryers etc.). Assist and maintain organization of backroom, coolers and freezers (overstock and supplies). Sweep and mop the floor, as needed. Assist with dishwashing. Product Receiving: Ensure piece count matches invoice. Monitor product quality. Place product under refrigeration immediately. Miscellaneous tasks assigned by the deli manager or store manager: Assist with merchandising, pricing procedures. Assist in training new employees. Additional duties the manager assigns.

Safety and Security SDS Book awareness and location. AWAIR and Right to Know program. Global Harmonization program. Follow PCI Compliance standards. Notify Manager on Duty in the case of theft, shoplifting, accidents, injuries, or unusual behavior. Use of personal protective devices as instructed (i.e. oven mitts). Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures (handwashing, glove use, temperature logs, product handling etc.)