Deli Sales - Cedar Hills
About The Position
Elephants Delicatessen, a locally owned company since 1979, pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest. With seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch, Elephants is a certified B Corporation committed to sustainable practices and transparency. We pride ourselves on using business as a force for good and are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. This full-time Deli Sales position requires weekend availability and some holidays. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can balance hospitality with accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Current Oregon Food Handler's card
- Current OLCC Permit
- Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience - food service or hospitality experience highly preferred
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in cheese and charcuterie sales
- A genuine passion for hospitality and team development
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to stay composed and solution-oriented under pressure
- High standards for cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence
- Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
- Reliable transportation is required. Due to our location, dependable transportation to and from our store is essential.
Nice To Haves
- food service or hospitality experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Slice, package, weigh, price, and merchandise the department’s deli and bakery products
- Communicate detailed product information to customers, share origin stories
- Actively sell and upsell foods and specials by offering samples and recommendations
- Become acutely tuned in to the sales goal and help meet and exceed that goal through speedy and friendly service
- Oversee retail presentation and seasonal displays
- Direct customers to stations and areas of the store
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Cross-train in various FOH roles
- Reinforce service, sanitation, and food safety standards
- Monitor workflow and pace during peak hours
- Address guest concerns with professionalism and urgency
Benefits
- Employer contributed vacation and sick time
- Mental Health Services
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
- Free counseling and financial services
- Opportunities for advancement
- Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
- Pet insurance
- Chance to win employee raffles
- Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
- A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
