DELI-BAKERY/CLERK
Responsibilities
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated
- Answer questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- Slice deli meats and cheeses to customer's requests using proper deli equipment
- Prepare deli/bakery/bistro items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
- Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products for which they inquire about
- Inform customers of deli/bakery/bistro specials
- Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink
- Recommend deli/bakery/bistro items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- Use all equipment in deli/bakery/bistro such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
- Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
- Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
- Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe and all other equipment within the department
- Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
- Display a positive attitude
- Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
- Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
- Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
- Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
- Notify management of customer or employee accidents
- Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
- Able to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Able to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Able to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Able to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
Qualifications
- Minimum Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
About Us
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.