FT Deli Service Leader

About the role

Primary Purpose: Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. Demonstrate a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy. Build customer relations and provide enthusiastic customer awareness.

Hannaford Supermarkets began as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine in 1883 and remains committed to its local roots, partnering with farmers and producers through its Local program to celebrate local foods, preserve farmland, traditions, and jobs, and was the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all its seafood products are sustainably harvested.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Work within the company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards.
• Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of deli department (deli meats, cheese, salads, sandwiches, etc.).
• Have total understanding of department's standard practice manual and its intent.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of department's appearance and presentation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Skills

• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all deli associates as assigned by the deli department manager.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow‑up required for efficient department performance.
• Slice, cut, weigh, and package products according to customers' demands.
• Perform assigned tasks such as replenishing merchandise, preparation of food products, and setting up displays.
• Process merchandise properly, paying special attention to rotation of products according to prescribed standards.
• Provide outstanding friendly customer service.
• Communicate and assist customers on selection of product.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment as outlined by company policies.

Pay

Salary range is between $18.95 and $27.25 per hour.