Deli Clerk

Qualifications:

• Good and effective communication skills
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
• Be able stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying temperatures
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties
• Ability to operate equipment as required by department (i.e. knives, scale, can opener)
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team

Duties, Tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate bar and display conditions by filling, cleaning, straightening, culling and rotating product.
• Greet Customers and provide them samples as requested.
• Prepare product with proper washing, cutting, peeling and slicing procedures.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Check to ensure that proper temperatures are maintained in the display case, and in all storage areas. Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving and storing product to ensure quality protection and product rotation.
• Handle damaged and unsaleable product according to Company policy.
• Maintain signage on all items to alert Customers to product choices, price, allergens and ingredients.
• Maintain supply area, including utensils, packaging and condiments.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills

Complete all applicable department training programs