What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deli Clerk position at Green Valley Marketplace/Key Food Supermarket?
Deli clerks assist shoppers at the deli counter by recommending foods, providing samples of meats and cheeses, cutting, weighing, packaging, and pricing meats and cheeses, and responding to customer inquiries and requests. They also maintain clean work areas, update displays, and inform customers about specials, promotions, and new items. Must be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays for various shifts. May work at another store location based on company needs. Should have at least 1 year of experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing responsive, exceptional service to deli counter customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples, and responding to requests.
- Recommending, slicing, weighing, packaging, and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Preparing special orders and party trays.
- Updating displays, cases, and other customer-facing areas to ensure new items and promotions are showcased.
- Ensuring that work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash, and confirming that tools are in working order.
- Following all food safety and sanitation procedures established by the company and other regulatory agencies.
- Cooperating with others to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Confirming that all displays, products, and services comply with company standards.
- Other duties as required
Position Requirements
- Previous food service experience preferred
- Ability to make timely and effective decisions Thorough understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies
- Must greet the guests and respond to their questions and requests in a courteous, fast, and helpful way
- Ability to demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity in daily activities
- Ability to work effectively with a broad diversity of individuals and backgrounds, and generational differences, all with the intent to support the core values of the company.
- Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, advocacy, and time management skills.
- Display a willingness to become knowledgeable of the organizational structure, policies, procedures, and be a contributing team member.
JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Individual will be exposed to extreme heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers
- Visual acuity sufficient to read recipes, product labels, company manual, department policies, and reports
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. frequently
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and squat
- Able to push or pull heavy loads
- Able to stand for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Deli: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Astoria, NY 11103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17