Deli Clerk: Roosevelt

Albertsons•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Deli Clerk provides courteous, personalized service to customers by preparing and selling custom-sliced and packaged deli items, food and party trays, hot foods, cold prepared takeout foods, and salads. The role promotes the company’s personalized-service philosophy, maintains a welcoming and safe deli environment, and prepares and handles products according to company standards and food-safety requirements. Scheduled hours may vary, and the role may require nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful, and composed when dealing with customers and coworkers.
Good oral communication skills and ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts, and pallet jacks.
Ability to frequently reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying sizes and weights up to approximately 55 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive arm movements for slicing, cutting, and preparing deli products.
Ability to stand for long periods; walk and move rapidly; and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to operate kitchen utensils and equipment.
Mental alertness to complete work activities safely and accurately.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, weights, and measures.
Ability to learn product taste, content, and perishability, as well as safety and sanitation procedures and department policies and procedures.
Good attendance is required.
Must comply with company policies, including attendance, grooming standards, and dress codes.

Responsibilities

Champion company and division customer-service programs and meet or exceed division customer-service goals.
Handle customer relations positively, including resolving customer complaints effectively.
Provide fast, friendly customer service and promote personalized service in the service deli.
Use suggestive selling and other sales techniques through the in-store intercom and direct customer contact.
Order products as needed to maintain adequate supply, quality, and freshness.
Receive and store products, maintain proper storage temperatures, verify orders against invoices, report shortages and claims, and date and rotate products.
Prepare and package products using proper and efficient techniques.
Prepare sandwiches, hot and cold foods, and food or party trays according to company standards.
Maintain deli case cleanliness, visual appeal, and inventory levels.
Maintain cleanliness, holding temperatures, sanitation, and appearance of the deli area and equipment.
Meet sanitation and food- and product-handling safety requirements and help ensure a safe work environment.
Perform job duties safely, accurately, and with honesty and integrity.
Perform other necessary and required duties.