Deli Clerk

Sedano's•Hialeah, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Clerk is responsible for assisting customers with their requests for a variety of meat and cheese products, ensuring excellent customer service. This role involves maintaining product quality, freshness, and appealing displays, while adhering to strict health, safety, and sanitation codes. The position requires operating department equipment, keeping the work area clean and organized, and performing cleaning procedures as needed. Additionally, the Deli Clerk must be punctual, have good attendance, and be willing to perform other related duties to support the store's operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Previous deli experience or training required.
Ability to properly use department equipment such as knives, scale, slicer, etc.
Possess adequate knife handling skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred.
Ability and willingness to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, co-workers, and customers.
Very good interpersonal skills.
Takes responsibility for own actions.
Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends.
Basic math and numerical skills required including weights, measures, and identifying product codes.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist customers by answering questions regarding products sold within the department.
Remain knowledgeable about the products sold within the department.
Cut, slice, weigh, and package deli items according to customer requests.
Lift and carry merchandise between display coolers, countertops, slicers, cutting boards, refrigerators, and freezers.
Check product quality to ensure freshness, review 'sell by' dates, and take appropriate action.
Rotate product by date to maintain freshness.
Maintain refrigerated cases with appetizing displays of products for sale.
Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards.
Maintain awareness of floor conditions and ensure all safety measures are taken to protect customers, vendors, and employees.
Wash, sanitize, and store knives and other department utensils and equipment properly.
Use and maintain all equipment in the meat department according to company guidelines (refrigerators, freezers, slicers, etc.).
Report any equipment malfunctions to the manager.
Maintain all requirements for a sanitary work area to keep food safe from contamination.
Adhere to department procedures with all aspects of federal, state, local, and company health, safety, and sanitation codes.
Complete all required cleaning procedures at the end of the day shift, including hosing down the floor, cleaning countertops, and slicers.
Report all accidents promptly according to company procedures.
Attend and participate in departmental and store meetings.
Ensure punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies.
Perform other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.
Assist with back room production as needed (wrapping and/or packaging).
Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
Assist with Meat and Seafood areas when needed.
Assist with unloading and/or verifying merchandise off meat delivery trucks when needed.