Deli Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Sunbury, PA

About The Position

The Deli Sales Associate keeps deli service areas stocked and appealing, assists customers, maintains merchandise freshness and presentation, and prepares deli foods to customer specifications. The role includes operating slicing equipment and potentially a cash register, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and supporting inventory control and other department or store needs. Training is provided for certain tasks, including use of a power or hand jack and baling cardboard when applicable. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Keep deli service areas stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, answer questions, and promptly and professionally address customer concerns.
Check merchandise freshness and condition 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 customer orders and make platters of sliced meats, cheeses, and vegetable trays, using knives and kitchen utensils safely.
Follow company recipes and safety policies when preparing foods such as chicken, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and other hot or cold items.
May operate a cash register and follow procedures for handling money to prevent overages or shortages.
Follow company and state laws related to tobacco and alcohol sales.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean and meeting health and OSHA requirements, and disposing of trash properly.
Assist with inventory control through time and temperature practices; minimize losses by refrigerating and handling products properly, keeping required logs, and following company recipes.
May assist with baling cardboard or related duties after training.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack after training.
Cooperate with coworkers and superiors to support smooth department and store operations, and 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.