Deli Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Huntingdon, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Sales Associate maintains deli service areas and merchandise displays, assists customers, prepares and packages deli and ready-to-eat foods, and may operate a cash register. The role involves safe food handling, equipment use, sanitation, inventory practices, and cooperation with coworkers to support department and store operations. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Associates may also assist in other departments and, if trained, help with cardboard baling or delivery handling.

Requirements

Completed or working toward 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 and kitchen utensils.
Use of company-provided personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Keep deli service areas stocked and appealing, greet customers, answer questions, and address concerns politely and professionally.
Check merchandise freshness and condition, ensure prices and signs are correct, rotate products, and handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures.
Operate slicing equipment to prepare meats and cheeses to customer preferences; package items and label them with price, weight, and date.
Prepare ready-to-eat foods to customer order and assemble platters of sliced meats, cheeses, and vegetable trays; use 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 money-handling procedures to prevent cash overages or shortages; comply with company and state laws regarding tobacco and alcohol sales.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean and maintained, meeting health and OSHA requirements, and disposing of trash properly.
Assist with inventory control through time and temperature practices, proper product handling and refrigeration, maintaining required logs, and following company recipes to minimize losses.
May assist with cardboard baling or related duties after receiving training.
May assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack after receiving training.
Cooperate with coworkers and superiors to ensure 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.