Deli Associate

Location: VM Deli Hours: Part-Time, Hourly -11 am - 6 pm (Shifts may include opening prep and closing) Pay: $18.59 - $25.09 Job Summary Every team member in the Deli works together to do every job. The model in the Deli is fresh, made-to-order, high-quality food; you will make fresh sandwiches, prepare house-made salads, serve customers, and clean the kitchen and wash dishes. Because we are a small team, you must be dependable, team-oriented, and willing to help wherever needed to cover all daily tasks and help your coworkers. Essential Duties Food Preparation & Production Make sandwiches: Prepare sandwiches with speed and accuracy, building fresh, made-to-order items exactly to customer requests. Prep fresh ingredients: Slice, portion, and label veggie meats, cheeses, and toppings for the sandwich line using commercial slicers and knives. Batch cook: Prepare house-made salads, sandwich spreads, and other fresh food offerings using approved recipes. Monitor inventory: Stock and maintain the sandwich line, keeping food cases filled and looking fresh throughout the day Customer Service & Point of Sale Greet customers: Provide friendly, fast service at the deli counter, communicating clearly and courteously with customers. Take orders: Write down custom orders accurately in person or over the phone. Operate register: Ring up orders, handle cash, and process card payments correctly.??? Answer customer questions: Be prepared to give accurate answers to questions regarding allergens and other inquiries about health food ingredients. Sanitation, Safety, & Closing Clean dishes: Wash pots, pans, and utensils using the three-compartment sink or commercial dishwasher. Daily cleaning: Sweep, mop, take out trash, and help with all general cleaning tasks. Sanitize surfaces: Clean slicing machines, cutting boards, counters, other? Open and close: Perform morning setup (slicing, stocking) or evening shutdown (sweeping, mopping, trash disposal, locking up). Follow food safety: Maintain correct food temperatures and log them as required by local health codes. Follow Equipment safety: Safely use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment at all times. Other? Wear required attire: Put on required gear daily, including hair or beard nets, gloves, and aprons. Other Job Duties and Expectations Teamwork: Willingness to learn every role and cross-train to cover coworkers' shifts. Reliability: Punctual attendance for all scheduled opening and closing shifts. Other Duties as assigned: Willingness to accept other responsibilities as assigned by the Deli Manager. Training and Experience High school graduation plus two (2) years' experience in food preparation work Job Qualifications Service skills: Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude. Efficiency: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately. Recipe math: Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients precisely. Safety knowledge: Basic knowledge of food safety guidelines. Special Requirements Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, an SDA church member in good and regular standing Working Conditions Essential tasks are performed under normal grocery store/deli conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. The work area is well-lit and well-ventilated. Typical Physical Demands Standing: Stand and walk for the entire shift (up to 6-8 hours??). Lifting: Lift and carry up to 40 pounds (such as boxes of produce or bulk ingredients). Reaching/Bending: Reach, bend, and twist frequently to grab items from low coolers or high shelves. Environment: Work around hot equipment (toasters, ovens, panini presses) and enter walk-in freezers, and work with sharp equipment such as commercial electronic slicers. Requires: manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard commercial kitchen machinery. telephones, and some limited office equipment. Other? Requires normal hearing and vision. Requires the ability to communicate with customers in English #J-18808-Ljbffr