Deli Food Prep

Sendiks Fine Foods Inc•Brookfield, WI

47d

About The Position

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To provide customer service and food preparation support to the Deli Department. To contribute toward ensuring a positive shopping environment for customers and a positive working environment for employees. NATURE AND SCOPE: Emphasis in this position is on providing proper preparation and display of product, as well as prompt, courteous and accurate service to customers. The primary learning challenge is in product knowledge, case sets, tray assembly and equipment use. This position requires ongoing moderate to heavy lifting, walking, standing, operation of deli equipment, exposure to hot surfaces and oils, social skills/verbal interaction, listening skills, judgment/decision making, reading, writing and math. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. The Deli Production Assistant or person in charge provides assignments and work direction.

Requirements

Lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs.
Pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
Equipment operation (box cutter, tongs, scales, wrapper, knives, slicer, broaster, chicken fryer, food processor, pizza oven, cleaning utensils)
Walking, turning, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, squatting
Judgment/decision making
Social skills/ verbal interaction
Listening skills
Reading, writing, math
Memorization
Exposure to cold temperatures
Exposure to hot surfaces and oils

Responsibilities

Responsible for food preparation
Ensure proper assembly and follow recipes for salads, sandwiches, pizzas, party trays and hot foods
Ensure proper handling, sanitation, freshness and quality of all product
Properly shave and slice deli meats and cheeses
Follow tare weight procedures
Fill and rotate deli cases and displays
Ensure cases and displays are full, clean and attractive
Assist on counter with customer service during high volume times
Maintain proper refrigeration, and handle product properly to avoid damage
Code date product, and separate outdated or unfit product
Set cases and displays according to instructions
Assist in receiving of product
Correctly match delivery to invoice and sign
Monitor product quality
Store product and ensure proper refrigeration
Break down department and perform cleaning duties
Wash/change salad bowls
Break down, wash and sanitize; sharpen slicers
Clean cases, ovens and fryers
Sweep and mop floors
Use personal protective devices (cut resistant gloves, chemical resistant gloves, chemical splash goggles, poly gloves) as instructed
Assist with ordering, merchandising, pricing procedures, product development and employee training
Follow all store and department policies and procedures