(18 yrs+ to apply) Deli Clerk - Cottleville

Schnucks Deli Clerk

Candidates MUST be available between 8am-8:30pm and weekends to be considered. This role is offering about 25-30 hours per week.

Teamwork is the key to success in our Delis, where our teammates work together to take orders accurately, prepare fresh meals quickly, and serve customers with a smile. Schnucks Deli Clerks are devoted to providing the best customer service and the highest product quality possible. Without them, our stores wouldn't be able to provide freshly prepared sandwiches and salads to customers ready to eat a meal.

Job Responsibilities

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers, both in person and on the phone at all times

Maintain a positive work environment

Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment, deli cases, and backroom, following company food safety and sanitation guidelines

Follow proper personal hygiene requirements

Follow proper time and temperature controls

Follow good food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination

Follow proper sanitation principles

Wear company-approved slip resistant shoes or overshoes at all times

Practice safe lifting procedures and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Wear provided personal protective equipment when required i.e., cut gloves, chemicals goggles/gloves, etc.

Be able to safely operate powered equipment once you are properly trained

Understand the safe handling procedures with knives and other sharp utensils

Slice and weigh lunch meats and cheeses. Provide customer the opportunity to approve slice thickness before completing the entire order.

Establish product knowledge, suggestive selling and product sampling to assist with customer questions/requests. Effectively sell product(s) by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions.

Fill/rotate/date products for the display case

Operate meat and cheese slicer's, scales and wrapping equipment as required

Utilize cooking equipment including, fryers, rotisserie ovens and steamers. Have the ability to fry chicken and properly use all kitchen equipment.

Prepare sandwiches, party trays, salads and special orders while maintaining strict adherence to company recipes

Pull product from cases for proper storage (i.e., filling/rotating/wrapping) at closing

Ensure freshness of food and proper rotation of product. In addition, assist with product production, packaging, presentation and restocking

Multi-task and keep the customer as first priority

Maintain reliable attendance

Assist in with other duties as assigned

Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products

Adhere to all safety, health, and weights and measures regulations; observe temperatures within cooler and cases and report failures to management

Answer phone and take special orders with courtesy and friendliness

Physical Demands

A Deli Clerk's duties are performed primarily in the Deli department. Work includes:

Bending

Stooping

Kneeling

Stretching into display cases

Repetitive arm and hand movements

Exposure to extreme temperature changes

Standing and walking for a 4-8 hr. shift

Lifting deli products weighing up to 50 lbs.

Other Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Able to demonstrate basic math skills (i.e., able to translate pounds and ounces Into decimals)

Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends

Use of hair restraint required (i.e., hair net or hat)

Wear clean uniform and name tag at all times

Consistent use of cut gloves and safe use of knives

Utilize poly or production gloves at all times to ensure food safety

Wear slip-resistant shoes at all times

Ability to determine spoiled or damaged product

Food preparation experience is a plus

Works well with others -- is a team player

Has a passion for serving customers and working with the public

Attention to detail as the position requires working with sharp knives, slicers, box cutters and related equipment

Training & Future Opportunities

Training will be provided to all new teammates prior to first scheduled work day in the store

Variety of opportunities for growth and advancement are available to our teammates

Additional Requirements Internal Candidates:

• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.