Deli Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Gap, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! This position is responsible for keeping the Deli service areas well stocked and appealing, greeting and assisting customers, ensuring the freshness and condition of merchandise, operating slicing equipment, preparing ready-to-eat foods and platters, and maintaining general sanitation in the department. The associate will also adhere to company recipes and safety policies, potentially operate the cash register, and follow policies related to tobacco and alcohol sales. Minimizing losses through proper product handling and inventory control is also a key responsibility. Training is provided for various tasks including the use of PPE, receiving and unloading deliveries, and baling cardboard. Cooperation with co-workers and superiors is essential for the smooth function of the department and store.

Requirements

Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation.
Safe use of knives/kitchen utensils.
Utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Keeps Deli service areas well stocked and appealing at all times to meet customer demands.
Smiles and greets customers, answers customer questions and helps resolve customer concerns promptly in a polite and professional manner.
Ensures freshness and condition of merchandise in display cases along with proper prices and correct signs.
Properly rotates product.
Handles spoiled or damaged products or products close to expiration according to company procedures and standards.
Operates slicing equipment to provide meats and cheeses based on customer preferences.
Packages items and applies sticker showing price, weight, and date.
Prepares ready-to-eat foods to individual order of customers.
Prepares platters of sliced meats, cheeses and vegetable trays.
Adheres to company recipes and safety policies when preparing food such as chicken, pizza, sandwiches, salads and other various hot or cold food items.
May operate and be responsible for cash register operations.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure proper money handling to avoid cash overages or shortages.
Adheres to company and state laws related to tobacco and alcohol sales.
Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
Disposes of trash properly.
Assists in inventory control through time and temperature practices.
Minimizes losses by returning products to refrigeration, properly handling products, keeping necessary logs and following company recipes.
May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of a power jack or hand jack (if properly trained).
Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and superiors.
Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE).
May also be called upon to assist in other departments.