Deli Clerks are responsible for providing excellent customer service while preparing and serving fresh, high-quality food products in the deli department. This position assists with food preparation, stocking, sanitation, and customer orders while maintaining company food safety and cleanliness standards.
Requirements/Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive attitude and promote teamwork, flexibility, and a customer-first environment.
- Greet and assist customers promptly with deli orders, questions, and product recommendations.
- Prepare and produce quality food products that meet or exceed company and customer expectations.
- Prepare sandwiches and other made-to-order deli items.
- Assist with preparing, stocking, and maintaining the hot bar and ready-to-eat food areas.
- Slice meats and cheeses according to customer requests and company standards.
- Serve food and beverages in a safe, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Take customer telephone orders for deli items, party trays, and specialty items.
- Ensure all self-service packaged products are properly labeled, weighed, and packaged with accurate ingredient information.
- Follow all company food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Assist with stocking, rotating, and organizing products to maintain freshness and quality.
- Keep workstations, prep areas, equipment, and surrounding areas neat and clean, including washing dishes, sweeping, and mopping.
- Maintain clean, organized, and attractive displays throughout the department.
- Work collaboratively with team members in multiple food service areas as needed.
- Food Service Associates should expect to be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain on feet for extended periods.
- Ability to safely handle food products, kitchen equipment, and hot surfaces as needed.