Deli Lead Hand - Parksville

Choices Market Ltd; Parksville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Choices Markets in Parksville is seeking a Deli Lead Hand to manage daily deli operations, guide staff, and ensure top quality, service and efficiency. You will direct workflow, oversee ordering, receiving and merchandising, stock deli cases, rotate items for freshness, and operate the till while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate is experienced in a retail deli, hands-on, and ready to lead with a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a deli or retail team.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with food safety and OH&S policies.

Responsibilities

• Directing workflow and overseeing the deli department.
• Ordering, receiving and merchandising deli products as directed by management.
• Serving customers promptly with a positive attitude.
• Preparing and cooking a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Keeping the deli cases stocked and rotating items for freshness.
• Running a till to serve customers.
• Operating kitchen appliances per OH&S policies; clean as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Inventory management

Tools

POS system

Job description

Deli Lead Hand – Parksville, FT – 19.25/ hr

Choices Markets at Parksville currently has an opening for an enthusiastic, food-loving Deli Lead Hand with demonstrated leadership skills! This is a full time position . Applicants should be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include:

• directing workflow and overseeing the department;
• ordering, receiving and merchandising product effectively as directed by store management;
• serving customers promptly with a positive attitude;
• preparing and cooking a variety of hot and cold foodstuffs;
• keeping the deli cases stocked;
• rotating items to ensure freshness and excellent quality;
• running a till to serve customers;
• operating various kitchen appliances and equipment in adherence to OH&S policies; and
• cleaning workspaces and retail areas as required.

The ideal employee for this position is:

• mature and responsible, with demonstrated leadership skills;
• driven to bring out the best in people;
• engaging and positive, with a flexible approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• service-oriented, and comfortable talking to customers;
• experienced in a retail deli setting;
• creative, intuitive and willing to share ideas;
• hardworking and a good team player;
• capable of lifting up to 50 lbs; and
• willing and able to stand on their feet all day.