Deli Associate
About The Position
The Deli Associate supports daily deli department operations at Heinen’s, a family-owned grocery retailer. The role involves learning and sharing knowledge of the Deli Department, prioritizing work according to business needs, coordinating product orders, and working with teammates on tasks such as shrink recording, order writing, stocking, rotation, and merchandising. The associate monitors food handling and temperature standards and follows company and personal food safety requirements. Heinen’s emphasizes its Retail Professional Diamond Standards: maintaining a professional appearance; acknowledging customers with a smile and eye contact; continuously evaluating quality, cleanliness, stock levels, signage, and serviceability; thanking colleagues; and engaging customers when appropriate. Associates attend required meetings and training and may perform other assigned duties. The position requires standing and repetitive work, frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds, and occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions. Scheduling may include Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, and additional time when business needs require it.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comply with all company policies and standards.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Production-driven and able to work continuously on repetitive tasks while standing.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work the hours required to meet company objectives, with occasional additional time as business needs require.
- Ability to work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
- Occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
- Acquire and share knowledge of the Deli Department.
- Coordinate product orders using effective pars and planning.
- Collaborate with team members on daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
- Monitor and maintain food handling and temperature standards.
- Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
- Comply with personal and food safety company standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Apply Heinen’s Retail Professional Diamond Standards, including maintaining a professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, evaluating store conditions, and reinforcing positive team behaviors.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Professional development and leadership training programs.
- Paid time off, including paid sick time.
- Flexible scheduling and biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with a 5% company match.
- Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and commuter benefit options.
- Company-provided dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
- Company-provided associate assistance program.
- Family, parental, and personal leave options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
