Deli Shift Leader

Wegmans; General Warren Village (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime premium pay

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in the United States is seeking entry-level leaders for the Deli Department who are passionate about teamwork, customer service, and fresh products. You will join a dynamic retail environment, help educate customers and colleagues, and ensure the freshest meat, cheese and prepared foods are delivered with consistency.

As a Deli Team Lead, you’ll model Wegmans values, supervise daily operations, and grow your skills through hands-on coaching.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience or a college degree.
• Computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Wegmans products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products.
• Educate team members and customers on product offerings using passion and knowledge.
• Proactively assist customers, help locate items and suggest pairings to complete meals.

Skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Product knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

We’re looking for entry-level leaders who are passionate and ready to collaborate, lead, and give their best every day! As a leader in the Deli Department, you’ll join a dynamic retail environment that’s growing, with new opportunities available every day to enhance your skill set. You’ll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures and standards and operations. You will ensure the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest meat, cheese and entertaining products available. If you love fresh products and managing others, then this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products


• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings


• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and offer suggestions to complete their meals

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of work experience or a college degree


• Computer Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team


• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products


• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life


2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday


3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you


4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match


5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals


6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Experience ordering products and controlling inventory; Experience coordinating daily work of others; Experience working in a deli and/or using a deli slicer; Managerial/supervisory experience living our values and achieving results in our 5 measures; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive grasping, repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, and reaching, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 35 pounds occasionally. Upper extremity repetition is moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate to moderately high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors and involves exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures. Basic tools and equipment used include slicer, knives, scale, and packaging supplies.