Deli Clerk

Rivers Co-op Markets; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance options

EAP

On Demand Pay

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Rivers Co-op Markets in Saint Paul, MN is hiring a Deli Clerk to welcome customers, keep products available, and maintain a clean, well-stocked deli area. This union position emphasizes friendly, timely service and safety compliance, with opportunities to help out in other parts of the store.

Shifts vary and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires reliability, strong communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced, community-driven grocery setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service: able to meet customer needs with welcoming, timely service.
• Teamwork: flexible to support the changing needs of our team and store.
• Communication: effective communication with customers and team members.
• Initiative: take responsibility for creating great customer and team experiences.
• Dependability: reliable, punctual, with strong follow-through.
• Diversity and Inclusion: contribute to a welcoming environment for customers and team members.
• Math Skills: basic math for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, timely service and greet customers.
• Keep deli stocked, clean, and presentable.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and product handling.
• Assist in other store areas as needed.

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: 622 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Schedule: Current shifts available may vary and can include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours to meet department needs. Flexibility required 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:

• 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.