Deli Specialist: Food Prep & Customer Care

Cosentino's Food Stores; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino's Food Stores in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Deli Clerk to assist customers and support kitchen operations. The role involves following sanitary standards, stocking and rotating products, and aiding prep cooks while maintaining clean work areas.

Strong emphasis on customer service, safety, and teamwork with opportunities for ongoing training. This is a full-time, in-store position requiring attention to detail and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment, food prep areas, dishes, and utensils are cleaned in accordance with Food Safety and Guidelines.
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles.
• Provide assistance to prep cook and kitchen as needed.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Math and reading skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cosentino's Food Stores in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Deli Clerk to assist customers and support kitchen operations. The role involves following sanitary standards, stocking and rotating products, and aiding prep cooks while maintaining clean work areas.

Strong emphasis on customer service, safety, and teamwork with opportunities for ongoing training. This is a full-time, in-store position requiring attention to detail and reliable performance.