Deli Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Deli Sales Associate supports deli operations by stocking service areas, assisting customers, maintaining merchandise quality, preparing and packaging food, and keeping the department clean and safe. The role may include operating a cash register, assisting with inventory and deliveries, and helping in other departments. Training is provided for certain duties, including operating a power jack or hand jack and baling cardboard. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. A completed or in-progress high school diploma or GED is required; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.
No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

Keep deli service areas well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, answer questions, and promptly and professionally address customer concerns.
Maintain the freshness and condition of merchandise in display cases, ensure correct prices and signs, rotate products, and handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures.
Operate slicing equipment to prepare meats and cheeses according to customer preferences; package items and label them with price, weight, and date.
Prepare ready-to-eat foods to order and prepare platters of sliced meats and cheeses and vegetable trays.
Use knives and kitchen utensils safely and follow company recipes and safety policies when preparing foods such as chicken, pizza, sandwiches, and salads.
May operate a cash register and follow money-handling procedures to prevent overages or shortages.
Follow company policies and state laws regarding tobacco and alcohol sales.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean and compliant with health and OSHA requirements, and disposing of trash properly.
Assist with inventory control by following time and temperature practices, returning products to refrigeration, handling products properly, maintaining required logs, and following company recipes to minimize losses.
May assist with baling cardboard or related duties when properly trained.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack when properly trained.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support the smooth operation of the department and store.
Continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
May assist in other departments.