Deli Clerk - FULL TIME with BENEFITS - Cosentino's Price Chopper #249, 22210 W. 66th St., Shawnee

Cosentino's Food Stores; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking food retailer as a Deli Clerk, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the customer shopping experience. This full-time position involves preparing high-quality deli products, providing exceptional service, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will engage with customers, resolve inquiries, and maintain an organized work environment. If you have a passion for food and customer service, this opportunity offers a dynamic work setting with the chance to develop your skills in a supportive team atmosphere. Embrace a role where your contributions make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Must obtain a food handling permit within 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training as per Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by preparing and packaging deli products.
• Practice effective inventory management and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Inventory Management

Basic Math Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Deli Clerk - FULL TIME with BENEFITS - Cosentino's Price Chopper #249, 22210 W. 66th St., Shawnee

Job Category: Deli

Requisition Number: DRAFT005456

Posted: February 4, 2025

Employment Status: Full-Time

Location

Shawnee, KS 66226, USA

Description

Must have open availability evenings and weekends.

Position Objective: To assist customers in their shopping experience by producing the highest quality deli product possible and delivering courteous, efficient service to all deli customers. Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Deli Manager.

Status: This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge

Essential Knowledge
* A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
* Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge
* A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

Essential Job Functions
* Efficiently and accurately prepare, package and label products for sale to customers.
* Know and practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
* Practice effective inventory management by counting and verifying merchandise against invoices and inspecting deliveries for shortages, damages and quality.
* Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
* If performing the duties of cook, know how to prepare and cook all deli hot foods, and be able to set up the hot case for great presentation to our customers.
* Know how to prepare all cold deli items.
* Ensure all coolers, freezers and preparation areas are clean and set up in advance for deliveries.
* Quickly unload incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
* Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
* Be familiar with the items in your department so you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
* Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
* Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
* Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
* Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
* Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
* Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions
* Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples.
* Create visually pleasing display cases that promote sales and showcase the high quality items.
* Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

Essential Abilities
* Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 74 inches, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 5 lbs.
* Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 10 lbs.
* Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
* Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
* Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
* Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.

Non-Essential Abilities
* Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.