Adams' Deli Salad Chef (Flexible Schedule)

General Purpose:

The main purpose of the Deli Salad Chef is to take all special salad orders and prepare all deli salads.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Deli Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor

Job Description:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service
• Greet customers personally and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams
• Prepare daily deli salads, ensuring that the product used is fresh and that the presentation meets Adams’ standards
• Create recipes for deli salads
• Minimize waste by working with other departments to utilize overstocked or excess product in the daily salads
• Make sure that all product needed for making salads is on hand; order or transfer product, or request product from the Deli Manager when necessary
• Work on the deli floor when necessary, and safely slice meats and cheeses to customer’s specifications
• Be aware of quantity in the case and make enough to ensure that salads are plentiful
• When necessary, take responsibility for refilling the salad case according to freshness guidelines
• Take catering order in person or by phone and assist customers with questions
• Receive deliveries; check delivery ticket against what was ordered and product received
• If assigned, create and set up salad case
• Be aware of incoming text orders and ensure all orders are sliced within 20 minutes
• Be aware of sale items and pricing
• Maintain full knowledge of Deli product line and pricing
• Rotate products to keep older product in front and stock cases, making sure each package is correctly labeled and there are no empty spaces
• Keep cases stocked with daily food items
• Check the fresh slice case and pull product that is out of date/ time
• Be the final line for quality control: look for packaging issues, sell-by dates and times, and be vigilant about quality and presentation of all products put into the case
• If assigned, cut meat and cheese for fresh slice program
• If assigned, make pack out and artisan sandwiches
• Clean deli slicers, dishes, and all other department equipment
• Keep all areas of the department clean and organized, including sales floor, counters, cases, coolers, preparation and production areas
• When a customer needs assistance, give the customer priority over task at hand

Physical Requirements:

• Consistently lift and move 25 pounds
• Stand for the duration of the shift
• Be Food Safety Certified
• Use hands, wrists fingers and arms for duration of shift
• Climb up and down a stepstool, stepladder, and ladder
• Safely operate deli slicers and other equipment necessary to run the department
• Use the compactor and cardboard crusher for disposing of garbage and recycling

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

• Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers
• Employees are our internal customers; treat them with the same courtesy and respect as our external customers
• Must work efficiently and at a productive pace per department needs
• Must be able to work scheduled shift
• Follow all department safety policies and procedures
• Be able to concentrate on tasks in order to avoid injury and waste of product
• Be knowledgeable about Adams product – recommend ideas to customers by exploring customer preferences and advocating Adams product

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.