Deli Sales Associate
Stocks and maintains the deli department according to established department procedures and standards to ensure that merchandise is available for customers in order to generate sales and maximize profits. The associate will also meet customer satisfaction through constant and consistent customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Keeps Deli service areas well stocked and appealing at all times to meet customer demands. Smiles and greets customers, answers customer questions and helps resolve customer concerns promptly in a polite and professional manner.
- Ensures freshness and condition of merchandise in display cases along with proper prices and correct signs. Properly rotates product. Handles spoiled or damaged products or products close to expiration according to company procedures and standards.
- Operates slicing equipment to provide meats and cheeses based on customer preferences. Packages items and applies sticker showing price, weight, and date. Prepares ready-to-eat foods to individual order of customers. Prepares platters of sliced meats, cheeses and vegetable trays. Also requires safe use of knives/kitchen utensils.
- Adheres to company recipes and safety policies when preparing food such as chicken, pizza, sandwiches, salads and other various hot or cold food items.
- May operate and be responsible for cash register operations. Follows policies and procedures to ensure proper money handling to avoid cash overages or shortages. Adheres to company and state laws related to tobacco and alcohol sales.
- Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Disposes of trash properly.
- Assists in inventory control through time and temperature practices. Minimizes losses by returning products to refrigeration, properly handling products, keeping necessary logs and following company recipes.
- May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided.
- May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained -- training provided).
- Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and superiors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
- Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
- May also be called upon to assist in other departments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Education and/or Experience Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required.
