Deli Clerk - Earth Fare Columbia

Earth Fare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Store Discount

Job summary

Earth Fare is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service and assist in food preparation across deli, juice bar, pizza/sandwich, and hot bar areas. You will keep the department inviting by adhering to merchandising guidelines, ensuring accurate signage and pricing, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of fixtures, storage, and cooler spaces.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in a fast-paced retail environment, and contribute to a welcoming store

Qualifications

• Previous experience with food preparation/cooking in a restaurant, bakery or catering environment preferred.
• Experience working in a retail and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional customer service and prepares food in all areas including deli, juice bar, pizza/sandwich, and hot bar.
• Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Food Service Manager.
• Verifies proper signage and pricing of items in the department.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Retail experience

Job description

Earth Fare Team MembersAt Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.Earth Fares Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.Deli ClerkContributionsDelivers exceptional customer service and prepares food in all areas including deli, juice bar, pizza/sandwich, and hot bar.Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Food Service Manager. Verifies proper signage and pricing of items in the department.Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.Helpful and Preferred Knowledge and ExperiencePrevious experience with food preparation/cooking in a restaurant, bakery or catering environment preferred.Experience working in a retail and/or customer service-oriented environment preferred.Environmental Conditions & Physical DemandsWorks in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.May work in environments of extreme cold.Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squatMust be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loadsMust be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workdayWhy Work for Earth Fare?Great BenefitsHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employeesPaid Time Off20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad barFlexible SchedulingSupportive Working EnvironmentOur Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each persons unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every persons role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.Opportunities for GrowthEmpowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.Community RelationshipsWe encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.