If you enjoy keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly behind the scenes, our Deli Cleanup position could be a great fit for you! You'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary deli department by washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, and organizing products. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys staying active, and wants to help ensure our deli operates at its best every day.

At Sendik's Fine Foods, we're more than just a grocery store—we're a family-owned company that values our employees and promotes a positive, supportive work environment. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities to learn and grow within the company, and a comprehensive benefits package for all team members that includes a 401(k) with company contribution and employee discounts. Full-time team members also enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions are appreciated and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to have you on our team!

Deli Cleanup Job Description:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:  To provide customer service and department cleaning duties.  To contribute toward ensuring a positive shopping environment for customers and a positive working environment for employees.

NATURE AND SCOPE:  Emphasis in this position is to clean and sanitize the Deli Department and to meet daily customer service needs. This position requires ongoing heavy lifting, standing, exposure to cold temperatures and wet surfaces, judgment/decision making, listening skills, and reading.  Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs.   The Deli Manager or person in charge provides assignments and work direction.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS                     

• Clean and sanitize equipment, cases, work area and sales floor
  • Break down equipment according to procedures
  • Continuously monitor area and sales floor for cleanliness
  • Clean dishes, kitchen area, food equipment and utensils
  • Keep dishwashing machine in clean, working order
  • Utilize personal protective equipment as instructed
• Assist with product handling
  • Put away delivery loads
  • Keep product organized
• Assist customers with requests and information
  • Ensure customer satisfaction
  • Assist with special orders
  • Assist with product information and location
• Follow all store and department policies and procedures

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical
  • Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Pushing/pulling up to 1800 lbs.
  • Equipment operation 
  • Equipment operation (non-restriction – flat bed, pallet jack)
  • Reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, walking, standing, climbing ladders, turning, crawling 
• Mental
  • Judgment/decision making
  • Listening skills
  • Social skills/verbal interaction
  • Memorization
  • Reading, writing math
• Environmental
  • Working in cold conditions

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment changes. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.