Deli Lead Full Time

About the role

The Deli Lead oversees deli operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute deli operational standards, ensuring efficient production and high-quality prepared foods.
• Manage inventory proactively, ensuring proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Demonstrate full proficiency in executing operational functions of the department, including the ability to slice, prepare, and merchandise deli products to company standards.
• Ensure all items are accurately priced, labeled, and in compliance with company policies.
• Analyze production and sales data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including cold chain procedures and ServSafe guidelines, while maintaining the cleanliness and proper functioning of deli equipment such as slicers, ovens, and refrigeration units.
• Escalate operational concerns, such as equipment malfunctions, stock shortages, or food safety risks, to management as necessary.
• Execute proper product rotation and conduct quality and date checks to uphold food safety standards.
• Support club-wide initiatives, including inventory audits, shrink control, and performance tracking.
• Conduct routine case inspections to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting produce shipments to verify accuracy.
• Support inventory audits and reconciliation efforts to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks to uphold company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, providing additional support across departments as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in deli operations, food handling, or grocery retail.
• Strong knowledge of deli preparation processes, food safety guidelines, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintain all training and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Must maintain all training and required certifications.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of deli preparation processes, food safety guidelines, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email).

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

Pay

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.75.

Schedule

Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces. Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance. Exposure to temperature variations from ovens, freezers, and refrigerated display cases. Potential exposure to cleaning agents, deli-related allergens, and food preparation equipment.