What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deli Clerk position at Associated Grocers of New England?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all deli products to effectively assist customers and support operational excellence.
Accurately cut, slice, weigh, and package deli products in alignment with company standards, quality expectations, and customer needs.
Utilize fryers, ovens, and stoves to prepare carious hot foods items with quality standards.
Package hot food items based on customer requests, ensuring proper portioning and presentation.
Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace in adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
Support and comply with all company safety, security, and operational procedures policies.
Perform other duties assigned or required.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, employees, and management.
Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service through prompt issue resolution and a customer-focused approach.
NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of computer systems and related technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a typical retail work environment, requiring:
- Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying, ad pulling of weights between 20-40 lbs., with occasional lifting over 40 lbs.
- Standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and walking (10%).
- Frequent kneeling, bending, and reaching above and below waist level.
- Working in various temperature-controlled environments, including:
- Freezers (extreme cold)
- Areas near ovens (extreme heat)
- Receiving areas with occasional humidity or wet flooring
- Hard tile/cement flooring and anti-fatigue mats.
- Required: Slip-resistant footwear, hair nets or hats, various cleaning supplies, and cutting gloves.
- Machines, Tools, and Equipment used: slicers, knives, wrappers, fryers, ovens, steamers, and scales.
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