Deli Clerk - Portage

Strack & Van Til•Portage, IN

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you will slice deli meats and cheeses to order; fry and bake chicken and other products; and prepare sandwiches, salads, entrees, and other items. You will provide product suggestions, assist customers with special orders, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will stock cases and help ensure customers have a variety of high-quality deli items. You will also follow food safety and sanitation requirements, and clean and sanitize dishes, food preparation areas, and equipment. In some areas, a food handler's certification may be required. The role also involves taking orders, building displays, packaging items for sale, cleaning and sanitizing the department, backroom, and cooler/freezer, and changing fryer oil. Indiana Grocery Group states that it values diversity and inclusion and is committed to a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important, and appreciated.

Requirements

Positive customer service attitude and pleasant personality.
Effective memory skills.
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Dependability.
Ability to follow directions.
Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist customers and provide product suggestions and assistance with special orders.
Slice deli meats and cheeses to order.
Fry and bake chicken and other products.
Prepare sandwiches, salads, entrees, and other deli items.
Stock and rotate products; inspect products for freshness and face merchandise in the department.
Operate a meat slicer, merchandise scale, stove, oven, and fryer.
Take orders, build displays, and package items for sale.
Clean and sanitize dishes, food preparation areas, the department, backroom, and cooler/freezer.
Change fryer oil.
Comply with food safety and sanitation requirements.
In some areas, obtain a food handler's certification.