Deli Clerk

Rivers Co-op Markets; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance options

EAP

On Demand Pay

Referral bonuses

Dress inclusivity

Job summary

Rivers Co-op Markets in Saint Paul, MN is hiring a Deli Clerk to ensure friendly, prompt service while keeping the deli area clean, stocked, and safe. You will greet customers, assist with selections, and support other store areas as needed.

This is a union position with shifts including early mornings and weekends. A strong focus on customer service, teamwork, reliability, and accurate math for transactions helps keep the deli running smoothly and inventory in good order.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service ensuring welcoming, timely assistance.
• Ability to work with a flexible team in a fast-paced store.
• Clear communication with customers and coworkers; patient listening.
• Proactive attitude to improve customer and store experience.
• Dependable attendance with reliable follow-through.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful environment for all.
• Basic math for quick and accurate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent, timely service.
• Keep the Deli area clean, stocked, and well-organized.
• Ensure products meet safety rules and proper display.
• Assist in other store areas as needed to support operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Dependability

Diversity and Inclusion

Math Skills

Job description

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary

Deli Clerks make sure customers have a great experience by keeping products available, greeting customers and offering timely, friendly, and caring service. Clerks make sure the Deli is clean, well-stocked, and looks good. They ensure our products and practices follow all safety rules. Additionally, they help out in other parts of the store.

This is a union position.

Location

1500 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Schedule

Regular shifts to include Monday, Wednesday and Sunday: 6am - 2pm and 9am - 4:30pm. Weekends required; flexibility to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Customer Service: Able to meet customer needs by providing excellent, welcoming, and timely service
• Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and store
• Communication: Able to effectively communicate with customers and team members; uses active listening, patience, and clear communication to ensure a respectful and professional experience
• Initiative: Able to take responsibility for creating great customer and team experiences
• Dependability: Able to show up each day in a timely manner ready to work; shows strong follow-through
• Diversity and Inclusion: Able to contribute to a welcoming environment for customers and team members; respects people from a variety of backgrounds and abilities
• Math Skills: Basic math skills; ability to timely and correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Retail and/or food industry experience
• Multilingual: Communicates in more than one language

Benefits

Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include:

• 20% employee discount
• Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
• EAP
• On Demand Pay

We offer exceptional perks including:

• Free food \"buddies\"
• Employee referral bonuses
• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical and Working Requirements

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement within the deli and storage areas. Occasional positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the frequent movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Deli Clerks may occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to reach high shelving. Deli Clerks will utilize various equipment including but not limited to knives, slicers, and ovens. This role requires exchanging accurate information in person and over the phone. Additionally, Deli Clerks may occasionally work in a walk-in cooler and/or freezer and be exposed to sanitizer, cleaning products, natural molds, and loud noises. This position requires an individual to be at least 18 years old.