Deli Customer Service

DELI CUSTOMER SERVICE

REGULAR PART TIME - $19.00-22.00/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Your job as a Deli Customer Service Clerk focuses on customer service to support the overall goals of the Deli Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner. 
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of deli menu, products, and services. 
• Take orders with attention to detail. (e.g. sandwiches, meats, cheese, catering orders, etc.)
• Prepare and serve deli menu items. (e.g. sandwiches, wraps, etc.)
• Package, weigh, and price food accurately.
• Aid in preparation of Deli items. (e.g. production prep, specialty items, catering, etc.)
• Maintain display case to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy of signs and pricing. (e.g. set up prepared food displays, replenish ice, etc.)
• Assist with packaging, pricing, and merchandising deli products.
• Accurately practice FIFO product rotation to minimize and control spoilage and waste.
• Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. sandwich station, paper goods & packaging products, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. (e.g. floors, counters, windows, workstations, slicers, etc.)
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. price scale, meat slicer, panini press, etc.)
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment. 
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position. 

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Frequently lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional-to-frequent exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc. 
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits for Part Time employees will follow all applicable regulations.