Deli Assistant

CHEQUAMEGON FOOD CO-OP

PREPARED FOODS ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose: To prepare food for our deli, grab and go case, hot case, bakery, coffee bar, following department expectations in procedures, customer service and food safety.

Status: Reports to Deli Manager

Works closely with other Deli Assistants

Pay Level II

1. SELF-SERVICE DELI

· Follow all food safety protocols

· Open and close kitchen following set protocols

· Wash dishes and keep a clean workspace

· Clean, prep and chop veggies, meat and other raw ingredients for recipes

· Prepare sandwiches, wraps and salads following set procedures

· Slice meat, cheeses, etc

· Prepare Soups, salads, dressings, dips, hot and cold case items, etc following recipes

· Portion, weigh, label and package products following set procedures

· Bake basic items such as cookies and biscuits as needed

2. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

· A Ensure food prep and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting health department standards. Utilize and maintain food safety plans.

· Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures.

· Participate in quarterly deli inventory counts.

· Ensure adequate amounts of deli supplies.

· Maintain department equipment in working order.

· Clean up spills, remove trash and recycling promptly, break down cardboard for recycling, sweep and mop floor, do laundry.

· Keep shelves, coolers, bins and backstock in clean orderly condition. Dust and clean shelves and product when stocking.

· Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures. Advise department managers of equipment problems.

· Participate in quarterly inventory counts.

3. OTHER DUTIES

· Attend all-staff and department meetings, trainings and store cleaning days

· Perform Manager on Duty shifts as assigned.

· Perform other tasks assigned by deli manager

· Cross train in other parts of store where applicable/desired.

Qualifications:

- Experience serving the public.

- Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Accuracy, attention to detail.

- Ability to handle multiple demands.

- Ability to stay calm under pressure.

- Ability to stand for long periods.

- Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.

- Ability to be safe when handling knifes and other kitchen tools

- Regular, predictable attendance.

- Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.

- Available to work nights and weekends.

- Desired: Familiarity with natural foods.

- Desired: Safe food handling experience.

- Desired: Experience in restaurant, food service, catering or deli.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18