Deli Clerk - Full Time

Medford Cooperative; Town of Medford (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford County Market - A part of Medford Cooperative in Wisconsin is hiring a Deli Clerk to work in the Deli area, offering fresh meats, cheese, salads, soups, and hot deli items. You will help serve customers and ensure quality as part of our mission.

The role requires a HS diploma (preferred) and Food Safety certification within 90 days, along with basic computer skills and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a hourly wage of $14.00–$16.00.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Safety Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Must be patient and helpful to exceed customer expectations.
• Basic computer skills to operate scanners, registers, calculators.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with best-in-class service.
• Promote a positive culture and effective communication.
• Follow production schedule to determine deli items.
• Prepare, package, and price deli products.
• Keep deli case full and fresh.
• Use deli equipment and maintain sanitation.
• Walk the department to maintain cleanliness.
• Provide friendly service and suggestive selling.
• Report to work on schedule and may fill in for other roles.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Certification within 90 days

Job description

• Base Pay $14.00 - $16.00 / Hour
• Job Category Retail Grocery
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full-Time

Description

TheDeli Clerk will work within the Deli by providing our valued customers with fresh cut deli meats, cheese, salads, soups, hot deli offerings and more. All duties will be performed in a manner that will help achieve the Medford Cooperative’s mission and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve customers throughout the store while modeling a service-oriented culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, and thanking every guest for their business.
• Promote a positive culture an ensure effective communication.
• Follow the production schedule to determine quantity and variety of goods to make based on the Deli Manager’s recommendations.
• Properly prepare, package and price deli products to sell to our customers.
• Ensure that the deli case is always full and fresh with the best quality products.
• Use all equipment in the deli including refrigerators, slicers, ovens, stoves, mixers, etc. Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Walk department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making recommendations and promoting products through suggestive selling.
• Reports to work at the assigned/scheduled time and may be required to fill in as needed in other customer facing roles
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food Safety Certification required within 90 days of employment
• Must be patient and helpful to exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Must possess basic computer skills to operate scanners, registers, calculators, etc.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions in regard to paperwork and daily reporting.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. as required and 20 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, stoop, squat, stand, reach, pull, push and lift overhead.
• Fast-paced environment requiring standing up to 8 hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position requires this candidate to work 40 hour per week in this full-time position.
• Schedule includes weekends and holidays, flexibility is essential.
• Smoke-free environment.
• This position is primarily indoors but at times may be exposed to heat/cool outdoor temperatures as well as when entering coolers.