Deli Clerk Evenings and Weeknds

About the role

If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks deli/bakery cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Deli/Bakery Service Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Prepares various deli/bakery items; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have skills working with all food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
• Capability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Rarely 1–2 hours
• Stand: Continuously 1–8 hours
• Walk: Continuously 2–8 hours
• Drive: Frequently 2-4 hours
• Balance: Frequently 34–66%
• Bend: Occasionally 1–33%
• Climb (2–6 ft): Occasionally 1–33%
• Crawl: Occasionally 1–33%
• Crouch/Squat: Occasionally 1–33%
• Kneel: Occasionally 1–33%
• Reach (forward & overhead): Frequently 34–66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist): Occasionally 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs.: Occasionally 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 11–25 lbs.: Occasionally 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs.: Occasionally 1–33%
• Lifting/Carrying 51–100 lbs.: Never 0%
• Repetitive Motion Right & Left Grasping: Frequently 34–66%
• Fine Manipulation: Occasionally 1–33%
• Pushing and Pulling: Occasionally 1–33%
• Lower extremities: Never 0%

Environmental Conditions

• Some extreme temperatures are possible.
• Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

Pay

This job generally starts between the rates of $14.50 - $16.00 per hour. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and incentive programs.
• Recognition programs for successful team members.
• Paid parental leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Variety of programs designed to support part-time members.
• Weekly pay.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Team member discount.
• Career growth opportunities.