Deli Food Prep

Sendiks Fine Foods Inc•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Deli Food Prep position provides customer service and food preparation support to the Deli Department, helping create a positive shopping environment for customers and a positive working environment for employees. The role focuses on proper preparation and display of products and prompt, courteous, accurate customer service. Learning areas include product knowledge, case sets, tray assembly, and equipment use. Assignments and work direction are provided by the Deli Production Assistant or person in charge. Functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. The position involves preparing fresh salads, sandwiches, pizzas, party trays, hot foods, and other deli products; maintaining product freshness and quality; filling and rotating displays; assisting customers during busy periods; receiving and storing deliveries; and cleaning and sanitizing the department. It also assists with ordering, merchandising, pricing, product development, and employee training, while following store and department policies and procedures. The work includes moderate to heavy physical activity, operation of deli equipment, and exposure to cold temperatures, hot surfaces, and oils.

Requirements

Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 250 pounds.
Ability to operate deli equipment and tools, including a box cutter, tongs, scales, wrapper, knives, slicer, broaster, chicken fryer, food processor, pizza oven, and cleaning utensils.
Ability to walk, turn, stand, reach, stoop, bend, and squat.
Judgment and decision-making skills.
Social skills and verbal interaction, listening skills, reading, writing, math, and memorization.

Responsibilities

Prepare salads, sandwiches, pizzas, party trays, and hot foods according to recipes and proper assembly procedures.
Handle products properly and ensure sanitation, freshness, and quality.
Shave and slice deli meats and cheeses and follow tare weight procedures.
Fill and rotate deli cases and displays, keeping them full, clean, and attractive.
Assist with counter customer service during high-volume periods.
Maintain proper refrigeration and handle products to avoid damage.
Date-code products and separate outdated or unfit products.
Set cases and displays according to instructions.
Assist with receiving products by matching deliveries to invoices, signing, monitoring product quality, and storing items with proper refrigeration.
Break down the department and perform cleaning duties, including washing salad bowls, washing and sanitizing equipment, sharpening slicers, cleaning cases, ovens, and fryers, and sweeping and mopping floors.
Use personal protective devices as instructed, including cut-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant gloves, chemical splash goggles, and poly gloves.
Assist with ordering, merchandising, pricing procedures, product development, and employee training.
Follow all store and department policies and procedures.