Deli Associate

Reid's Fine Foods; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A specialty food store is seeking an experienced Deli Associate to prepare a variety of dishes and execute breakfast and lunch service. The ideal candidate will have previous deli experience, effective communication skills, and must be willing to obtain food safety certification. The position involves ensuring food safety and quality while interacting positively with customers in a team environment. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a deli employee preferred.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe handling.
• Ensure freshness of food and rotate stock by date.
• Prepare and assemble food according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Skills

Effective communication skills

Sense of time management

Teamwork

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Overview

Reid's is the Carolina's leading specialty food store and a favorite culinary destination. Reid's specializes in superior meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets for our loyal customer base. Reid's is looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people to join our team! We offer a safe and exciting work environment with the opportunity to learn and grow within the company. In addition to a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth, Reid's offers medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, discounts, and more!

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Deli Associate to join our team! You will be preparing and assembling a variety of dishes for Deli guests to enjoy. Responsible for daily prep for salad, sandwich line, and the chef case. You will also be executing breakfast and lunch service. Deli Associates are customer facing and need to bring a positive attitude to work each day. Associates are responsible for restocking grab-n-go items in display case while ensuring all product is rotated by date. Associate must have a sense of time management and work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Prepare and assemble food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a deli employee preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discounts
• Growth Opportunities