About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

We offer:

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment

• Competitive starting wages

• Employee discounts on food and gift items

• Paid holidays from day one

• Excellent health benefits

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Long term disability

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Supplemental insurance options available

Position Summary:

The Deli Clerk at Uwajimaya prioritizes excellent customer service by providing unparalleled interaction, product knowledge, and assistance in food preparation.

Position’s Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service with a friendly and approachable demeanor.

• Greet customers warmly, assist with inquiries, and offer recommendations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing deli department.

• Ensure adherence to health department and company policies to maintain a safe environment for both dining and workplace activities.

• Take and fulfill customer orders while adhering to portion control guidelines.

• Monitor and communicate low or attention-needed product levels to cooks.

• Ensure accurate wrapping, labeling, pricing, logging, and dating of products; remove expired items.

• Prepare and package deli food condiments for cold and hot cases.

• Operate the cash register following Cashier Guidelines & Procedures, maintaining stocked supplies.

• Continuously enhance product knowledge to improve customer service and satisfaction.

• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $20.25/hr., Depending on Experience.

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior retail experience and knowledge of Asian products, preferred.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Basic math proficiency, familiarity with ten-key/calculator, and comfortable using computers.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying shifts.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and proactively work independently.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.