Deli Clerk (Full Time, 5:00am-1:30pm)

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

14h • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a cooperative founded in 1985, focuses on sustainable, locally-produced food and prioritizes the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and caring for their staff, community, and environment. They strive to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where staff can thrive. The company is committed to progressive employment practices and values its passionate staff as the key to its success.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing demeanor.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Driven by the mission to nourish and sustain the community by using business as a force for change.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; frequently use of hands; hands to finger; and handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close and color vision.
• Provide customer service that is extraordinary and exceeds the expectations of customers.
• Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Treat others with respect.
• Easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Deli/Prepared Foods department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection, shares product knowledge, and makes recommendations based on customer needs.
• Prepares, cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices, and presents Deli/Prepared Foods products.
• Stocks and maintains Deli/Prepared Foods cases and stations.
• Processes customers’ made-to-order and special order items accurately and expeditiously.
• Assists with food preparation and production.
• Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition.
• Communicates any issues to management and/or the merchandising team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED