COUNTER CLERK

Jimbo; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimbo in California is seeking a friendly Deli Associate to deliver excellent customer service across the hot case, cold case, sandwich station, bakery, and juice bar. You will set up the cold case at opening and refresh it by 5:00 pm.

You will portion and present merchandise, keep the display clean, follow health regulations, and obtain a Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days. Teamwork with Deli staff helps achieve store goals and a smooth, efficient service.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service experience is required.
• Ability to follow health regulations and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers across service counter stations (hot/cold/sandwich/bakery/juice bar).
• Set up cold case at opening and refresh it by 5:00 pm.
• Portion, present, and package merchandise per requests.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area in compliance with health standards.
• Follow guidelines for samples, demos, and waste; coordinate with Deli staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Shift flexibility

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

General Purpose: To provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner that consistently follows the Customer Service Standards, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by properly handling all inquiries, orders, special orders and returns, and to maintain the appearance and quality of the food in the display cases.Essential Duties:Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards.Effectively work any station on the service counter (hot case, cold case, sandwich station, bakery, juice bar), and any shift (opening, mid, closing).Set-up cold case by store opening and then reset/refresh it by 5:00 pm maintain proper case set up throughout the day.Effectively portion, present, and package merchandise according to customers’ requests and in a way that minimizes shrink and maximize sales.Develop and maintain an understanding of the products you are selling/serving.Maintain a clean, appealing, and sanitary work area in accordance with Health Department regulations.Operate and sanitize all Deli equipment in a safe and proper manner.Follow portion guidelines, and properly record all samples, demo product, and waste.Preserve an open level of communication and cooperation with all Kitchen staff and ask for assistance on the Counter when necessary.Foster a teamwork environment by cooperating with all Deli staff to achieve the goals of both the Kitchen and Counter.Other Responsibilities:Know store layout/product location to refer the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked.Attend scheduled Deli Department meetings and all store meetings.Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the department and the store.Adhere to all Deli Department and store policies as outlined by the Deli Managers, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.Maintain clean and neat appearance in compliance with Dress Code policy.Qualifications:Ability to understand and follow Department of Health regulations and needs to complete Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.Understand the importance of the handling of allergen containing products.Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks at once.Friendly, outgoing personality.Previous customer service experience.Strong communication skills.High tolerance for stress.Capable of responding to situations in a timely manner.Physical Demands:Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.Work Environment:Ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.Ability to work safely around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.