Deli & Bakery Sales Associate — Friendly, Fast Service

Food Lion; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Kinston, NC is seeking a Deli/Bakery Associate to provide friendly, accurate customer service while maintaining department standards. You will handle product preparation, labeling, sanitation, and daily operations to support sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following safety guidelines, using standard practice manuals, and assisting with inventory and display. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures and manuals.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
• Courteous and helpful to other associates
• Follows all technical manuals for processing of product, label placement, etc.
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Ensures proper sanitation of department, equipment and proper food handling/preparation
• Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
• Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
• Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Wear the Food Lion uniform, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Kinston, NC is seeking a Deli/Bakery Associate to provide friendly, accurate customer service while maintaining department standards. You will handle product preparation, labeling, sanitation, and daily operations to support sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following safety guidelines, using standard practice manuals, and assisting with inventory and display. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are preferred.