Deli Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Heinen’s Store Diamond Standards is seeking a part-time Retail Professional to uphold the Heinen’s brand in Northeast Ohio. You will learn and apply our Diamond standards, maintain a professional appearance, and engage customers with a smile.

Responsibilities include prioritizing daily work, coordinating deli orders, stocking and merchandising, maintaining food safety and temperature standards, attending meetings, and supporting team members to deliver outstanding service.

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

Policy compliance

Urgency

Independence

Repetitive work

Lifting

Flex schedule

Extreme conditions

Job description

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.

Opportunity for Promotion

• Opportunity for promotion*

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 vary in time and length. 7am to 8:30pm and from 4 to 8 hours in length.

Part Time