salad bar Associate

6f977557-f6eb-4f25-922c-96f9b3a3ee19•Shaker Heights, OH

14h•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli/Prepared Foods/Salad Bar Associate supports daily Deli Department operations, prioritizing work according to changing business needs and developing and sharing department knowledge. The role includes coordinating product orders, planning inventory, and working with team members on tasks such as recording shrink, writing orders, stocking, rotating, and merchandising products. The associate monitors food-handling and temperature standards, follows personal and food-safety requirements, and attends required meetings and training. Shifts may run between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.; this is a part-time position of 14–28 hours per week, with a nontraditional five-day schedule that may include weekends and evenings and occasionally require additional time. Heinen’s describes its culture as associate-first, emphasizing team-member well-being, development, and quality of life. Its Retail Professional Diamond Standards include maintaining a professional appearance, acknowledging customers, continually evaluating store conditions for quality, cleanliness, stock levels, signage, and serviceability, thanking colleagues, and engaging customers when appropriate. Heinen’s offers competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training, paid time off, and flexible scheduling. The company provides equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comply with all company policies and standards.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
Work with minimal supervision.
Be production-driven and able to work continuously on repetitive tasks while standing.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work the hours required to meet company objectives; business needs may occasionally require additional time.
Work a nontraditional five-day schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays, and evenings.
Be able to work in occasional extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Responsibilities

Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
Acquire and share knowledge of the Deli Department.
Coordinate product orders using effective pars and planning.
Collaborate with team members on daily tasks, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
Monitor and maintain food-handling and temperature standards.
Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
Comply with personal and food-safety company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Heinen’s Retail Professional Diamond Standards, including professional appearance, acknowledging and engaging customers, evaluating store conditions, and thanking colleagues.