Deli Associate - Grand

Kowalski's Markets•Saint Paul, MN

10d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Kowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Part of being a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible customer service. Kowalski’s deli is a face-paced, high customer service department. An ideal deli associate is inviting and service minded. They also are in alignment with adhering to state health code standards for safety and sanitation, ensuring service of the highest quality and freshest ready-to-serve foods. Deli associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork and problem-solving. No experience is required! Kowalski’s provides extensive, in-person, hands-on training that thoroughly educates new employees on how to perform their jobs safely, quickly, and efficiently. We are currently hiring for the closing shift (available until 10/10:30pm around 25 hours per week) Store hours are 6am - 10pm

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Flexible to schedule
Weekend and holiday availability
Ensure quality and safety of food
Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
Ability to work independently
Interest in preparing, handling, and cooking food
Interest in product knowledge
Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way

Responsibilities

Understand your role as an active citizen in helping build right relationships with customers, coworkers, managers and vendors by communicating effectively and maintaining a positive relationship.
Take an active role in identifying opportunities and barriers by engaging with the proper stakeholder(s) to close gaps and create change.
Create an abundant and just environment by attending and participating in governing meetings.
Take on a civic identity to sustain the civic infrastructure by familiarizing yourself with Kowalski’s core curriculum (Kowalski’s Employee Handbook, ACT training, POD training, and technical training).
Continue to educate yourself and others around Active Citizenship and Points of Difference.
Exceed customers’ expectations by creating an exceptional shopping experience by greeting the customer, eye contact, always offering assistance, and thanking them.
It is your responsibility to arrive on time and in full uniform for all scheduled shifts (refer to Attendance, Uniform, Hair Restraint, Jewelry, and Nail Policies).
Follow proper radio and phone etiquette
Promote products through suggestive selling (samples, suggestions, product information).
Understanding timeliness and prioritizing tasks in all aspects of the department.
Assist with food preparation and slicing meats and cheese according to Kowalski’s Deli Standards.
Ensure proper handling, sanitation, freshness, and quality of all products.
Ensure all areas are fresh, full, rotated, clean, and appealing to the customer.
Process orders with proper quality, quantity, labeling, and price.
Properly record shrink.
Be familiar with Kowalski’s Catering and Party Tray Brochure.
Assist and take customers’ orders.
Assist with preparation of trays for catering orders and special orders.
Break down, wash, and sanitize all equipment (cases, prep-tables, ovens, fryers etc.).
Assist and maintain organization of backroom, coolers and freezers (overstock and supplies).
Sweep and mop the floor, as needed.
Assist with dishwashing.
Ensure piece count matches invoice.
Monitor product quality.
Place product under refrigeration immediately.
Assist with merchandising, pricing procedures.
Assist in training new employees.
Additional duties the manager assigns.