(18 yrs+ to apply) Deli Clerk - Cross Keys

Schnuck Markets, Inc.•Cross Keys, DE

About The Position

Schnucks Deli Clerks work as part of a team to take orders accurately, prepare fresh meals quickly, and provide friendly customer service. They help maintain high product quality and support the deli’s preparation and sale of sandwiches, salads, and other ready-to-eat foods. The role includes serving customers in person and by phone; preparing and packaging food according to company recipes; operating deli and cooking equipment; maintaining product freshness and displays; and following food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures. The position is primarily performed in the Deli department and involves standing and walking during a 4–8-hour shift, physical activity, and exposure to temperature changes. Training is provided before a new teammate’s first scheduled workday in the store, and opportunities for growth and advancement are available.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to demonstrate basic math skills, including converting pounds and ounces to decimals.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Able to determine whether products are spoiled or damaged.
Works well with others and is a team player.
Has a passion for serving customers and working with the public.
Demonstrates attention to detail when working with knives, slicers, box cutters, and related equipment.
Able to stand and walk for a 4–8-hour shift; bend, stoop, kneel, stretch into display cases, and perform repetitive arm and hand movements.
Able to lift deli products weighing up to 50 pounds.
Wears slip-resistant shoes and a hair restraint, and follows uniform, glove, and safe-knife-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

Food preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly and courteous service to customers in person and by phone, keeping the customer the first priority.
Maintain a positive work environment and collaborate with teammates.
Keep the work area, equipment, deli cases, and backroom clean in accordance with company food-safety and sanitation guidelines.
Follow personal hygiene, time and temperature control, food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation requirements.
Use safe lifting procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including cut gloves and chemical goggles or gloves when needed.
Safely operate powered equipment after receiving appropriate training, and handle knives and other sharp utensils safely.
Slice and weigh lunch meats and cheeses, giving customers an opportunity to approve slice thickness before completing an order.
Build product knowledge, answer customer questions, suggest products, provide product samples, and support product-related purchasing decisions.
Fill, rotate, date, package, present, and restock products for display; maintain freshness and proper product rotation.
Operate meat and cheese slicers, scales, wrapping equipment, fryers, rotisserie ovens, steamers, and other kitchen equipment as required; fry chicken as needed.
Prepare sandwiches, party trays, salads, and special orders while following company recipes.
At closing, pull products from cases for appropriate storage, including filling, rotating, and wrapping products.
Multi-task while maintaining customer service as the top priority.
Maintain reliable attendance and assist with other duties as assigned.
Follow safety, health, and weights-and-measures regulations; monitor cooler and case temperatures and report failures to management.
Answer calls and take special orders courteously.
Wear company-approved slip-resistant shoes or overshoes, required hair restraint, clean uniform, and name tag.
Use poly or production gloves to support food safety and consistently use cut gloves when required.