Deli Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Bainbridge Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold our Diamond Standards in Northeast Ohio. You’ll prioritize tasks, engage customers, and maintain food safety and merchandising in a fast-paced deli environment.

Join a family-owned retailer with 90+ years of service, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth. Comfortable with weekend/evening shifts, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complies with all company policies and standards.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Able to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquires and shares knowledge of Deli Department.
• Coordinates product orders using effective pars and planning.
• Collaborates with team members to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Monitors and maintains all food handling and temperature standards.
• Attends required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Complies with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Sense of urgency

Independent work

Minimal supervision

Standing work

Lift up to 50 lbs

Hours flexibility

Non-traditional schedule

Weekend shifts

Extreme conditions

Job description

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

• Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy , placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Store Diamond Standards

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance - Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge - Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate - Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.

Thank - Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage - Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquires and shares knowledge of Deli Department.
• Coordinates product orders using effective pars and planning.
• Collaborates with team members to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Monitors and maintains all food handling and temperature standards.
• Attends required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Complies with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complies with all company policies and standards.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Able to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Able to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Shifts varying between 7am - 8:30pm Monday-Friday and 7am-7:30pm Saturday/Sunday

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