PT Deli Sales Associate

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets, founded in 1883 as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine, remains connected to its local‑market roots. The company actively partners with farmers and producers through its Local program, emphasizing local foods, farmland preservation, traditions, and jobs. Hannaford was the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties related to prepared foods and deli service counter to ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. The role supports the Hannaford strategy, builds customer relations, and provides enthusiastic customer awareness.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Deliver outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations.
• Slice, cut, prepare, weigh, and package products according to established standards and quality goals.
• Prepare multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining customer service and quality standards.
• Support and assist the service counter.
• Adhere to the highest product quality standards to support department strategy.
• Achieve productivity standards as outlined in management planning.
• Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department.
• Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Deli, restaurant, or food‑service experience helpful but not required.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Pre‑requisite: Deli Service Case Associate training.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 15 lb. frequently and up to 40 lb. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder lifting 20 lb. frequently and overhead occasionally.
• Push/pull 3–15 lb. frequently and up to 40 lb. occasionally.
• Perform repetitive grasping, hand and arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
• Meet volume activity standards established for the department.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects, and use tools to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean produce.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
• Tolerate working in hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

Pay

Salary range: $17.60 – $26.20 per hour.