Deli Stocker (North Store)

Jimmy Jazz; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

15% staff discount on all purchases

paid time off

flexible spending account

EAP

paid holiday

Job summary

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a part-time Deli team member to stock, prep, and serve guests with a focus on cheese, meats, and prepared foods. You may act as a cashier and help maintain high health standards while working a flexible weekend-inclusive schedule.

Candidates should have strong customer service skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior deli or food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be of legal age to sell alcohol (18+).
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must possess a current Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and enthusiastic customer service to all customers and assist with product selections.
• Assist with morning opening and evening closing procedures, as assigned.
• Stock and rotate prepared foods, cheeses, and meats regularly and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across deli areas and equipment.
• Train other team members and support coaching as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Team skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Work under pressure

Lift 50#

Alcohol service age 18

Standing for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $17.05 / Hour
• Job Category Deli

Description

Hours : Part Time - 14-25 hrs/week. Sunday & Monday morning shifts and Tuesday through Saturday afternoon/evening shifts are available.

Compensation : $17.05/hour

Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff working 28 hours a week
• 15% staff discount on all purchases
• paid time off
• flexible spending account
• EAP
• an inclusive atmosphere. Plus get a paid Supermarket Worker Appreciation floating holiday!

Position Summary

Our Deli team is committed to delivering excellent customer service to everyone. Deli workers stock and maintain fresh prepared foods including sandwiches, a salad bar, and hot foods. We also provide cheeses from around the world and locally raised fresh meats. Washing dishes is a primary responsibility. North Store Deli workers may be expected to act as cashiers. Deli team members follow all regulatory health standards.

• Is reliable and punctual, with a flexible schedule; is available on weekends
• Will regularly pick up additional shifts
• Likes to work hard and have fun; is self-motivated
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Communicates well and works cooperatively with others
• Enjoys making customers feel welcome and valued

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong customer service and team skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and ability to prioritize tasks

Able to accept direction, show enthusiasm and demonstrate initiative in completing assigned tasks

Able to lift 50#

Must be of legal age to sell alcohol (18 years)

Able to remain standing for long periods

Able to use in-store reference materials to research product questions for customers

Stocking and receiving experience preferred

Must have recent deli and/or food service experience

Fast-paced food service experience preferred

Demonstrates an interest in cheeses, meats, and prepared foods

Familiar with special diets and natural/organic ingredients

Must possess a current Food Handler’s Card

Able to safely operate deli/food service equipment

Able to practice and maintain high safety and health standards

Summary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Customer Service

Provide immediate and enthusiastic customer service at all times to all customers by filling individual requests for product, information, and assistance in selections.

Show enthusiasm in providing samples/tastes to all customers.

Develop well-rounded product knowledge in order to suggest appropriate products and companion purchases, help customers locate items, and provide ingredient information

Ensure that customer service is the first priority and operational tasks do not distract from the service of customers.

Deli Operations

Assist with morning opening and evening closing procedures , as assigned.

Assess, stock, and merchandise Deli areas r egularly, including service case, salad bar, hot food bar, coffee bar, and grab and go cases.

Maintain cleanliness of all deli areas and equipment; attend to spills regularly.

Keep customer eating areas clean and free of dirty dishes.

Regularly wash and sanitize dishes.

Monitor levels and temperatures of prepared foods, meats and cheeses .

Properly heat and maintain hot bar items.

Review and restock sandwich bar items; fill customer requests for made-to-order sandwiches.

Give feedback to supervisor on inventory levels of deli items, as requested.

Stocking

Stock and rotate prepared foods, cheeses, and meats regularly and accurately.

Cut, wrap, price, and stock sufficient quantities of cheese to meet customer demand.

Cut, wrap, and label cheeses to order as requested by customers.

Become familiar with cheeses, cuts of fresh and frozen meat, and prepared foods offerings.

Become familiar with vendor delivery schedules.

Keep cheese and meat back-stock organized and properly stored.

Regularly review all cheese, meat, and deli cases for pull dates, label errors, compromised packaging, and other issues that may affect

Understand information on shelf tags; monitor and check against products for accuracy.

Label out-of-stock items.

Operational Procedures

Assist with department resets, equipment cleaning and department inventories.

Understand and follow established procedures for handling and recording past-pull items and markdowns.

Understand and follow established procedures for handling transfers between departments and transfers from store to store.

Understand systems for merchandise returns, customer holds, customer input, and product requests.

Understand and follow established procedures for receiving products.

Understand our special order system.

Be able to train other team members.

Work alongside and help coach/guide Owner Workers, as directed.

Create passive demos with accurate signage showing price and size information

Perform other duties as assigned, such as placing order s for product.

Must also follow those expectations as outlined on the most current company standards for:

Staff Performance Standards

ATTENDANCE

Compliance with general company standards is expected.

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is on a journey for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in our organization. We would love to include you in the conversation!

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is an equal opportunity employer.