About this role
Job Description This position would work within the deli department, helping customers but mainly prepping and cooking for the hot cases.
Job Responsibilities • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers, both in person and on the phone at all times • Maintain a positive work environment • Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment, deli cases, and backroom, following company food safety and sanitation guidelines • Follow proper personal hygiene requirements • Follow proper time and temperature controls • Follow good food handling practices to prevent cross-contamination • Follow proper sanitation principles • Wear company-approved slip resistant shoes or overshoes at all times • Practice safe lifting procedures and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. • Wear provided personal protective equipment when required i.e., cut gloves, chemicals goggles/gloves, etc. • Be able to safely operate powered equipment once you are properly trained • Understand the safe handling procedures with knives and other sharp utensils • Slice and weigh lunch meats and cheeses. Provide customer the opportunity to approve slice thickness before completing the entire order. • Establish product knowledge, suggestive selling and product sampling to assist with customer questions/requests. Effectively sell product(s) by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions. • Fill/rotate/date products for the display case • Operate meat and cheese slicer’s, scales and wrapping equipment as required • Utilize cooking equipment including, fryers, rotisserie ovens and steamers. Have the ability to fry chicken and properly use all kitchen equipment. • Prepare sandwiches, party trays, salads and special orders while maintaining strict adherence to company recipes • Pull product from cases for proper storage (i.e., filling/rotating/wrapping) at closing • Ensure freshness of food and proper rotation of product. In addition, assist with product production, packaging, presentation and restocking • Multi-task and keep the customer as first priority • Maintain reliable attendance • Assist in with other duties as assigned • Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products • Adhere to all safety, health, and weights and measures regulations; observe temperatures within cooler and cases and report failures to management • Answer phone and take special orders with courtesy and friendliness
Physical Demands A Deli Clerk's duties are performed primarily in the Deli department. Work includes: • Bending • Stooping • Kneeling • Stretching into display cases • Repetitive arm and hand movements • Exposure to extreme temperature changes • Standing and walking for a 4-8 hr. shift • Lifting deli products weighing up to 50 lbs.
Other Job Requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age • Able to demonstrate basic math skills (i.e., able to translate pounds and ounces Into decimals) • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends • Use of hair restraint required (i.e., hair net or hat) • Wear clean uniform and name tag at all times • Consistent use of cut gloves and safe use of knives • Utilize poly or production gloves at all times to ensure food safety • Wear slip-resistant shoes at all times • Ability to determine spoiled or damaged product • Food preparation experience is a plus • Works well with others -- is a team player • Has a passion for serving customers and working with the public • Attention to detail as the position requires working with sharp knives, slicers, box cutters and related equipment
Training & Future Opportunities • Training will be provided to all new teammates prior to first scheduled work day in the store • Variety of opportunities for growth and advancement are available to our teammates Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:
• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.
Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.