Lead Deli Clerk - Salad Bar

Coborn's•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Are you the type who can turn a pile of veggies into a masterpiece and keep a salad bar looking so good our guest will gather to it ? As our Lead Deli Clerk , you'll be the mastermind behind the daily prep, presentation, and care of our Chop Shoppe—keeping everything crisp, clean, safe, and irresistibly delicious. You'll guide product prep, rotation, and restocking like a pro while keeping our guests smiling and our department running smoothly. Chop Shoppe & Salad Bar Preparation & Presentation Prepare, cut, portion, and package fresh ingredients according to established recipes, production lists, and food safety standards. Ensure the salad bar is fully stocked, visually appealing, and maintained to company quality standards throughout the day. Monitor product quality and freshness; remove and replace items that do not meet standards. Label, date, and rotate products to ensure proper first-in, first-out procedures. Food Safety & Sanitation Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Chop Shoppe and salad bar area, prep spaces, and equipment in compliance with state and company food safety requirements. Complete temperature checks, product logs, and cleaning checklists accurately and on schedule. Ensure all utensils, containers, and serving equipment are properly sanitized and in good working order. Guest Experience Deliver friendly, knowledgeable service by answering guest questions and providing recommendations. Engage with guests to highlight featured products, seasonal items, and promotions to enhance their shopping experience. Maintain visually appealing, guest-focused merchandising to draw guest interest and support sales. Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues as needed. Operational Support & Team Leadership Provide day-to-day leadership and support for the Salad Bar and Chop Shoppe areas, ensuring all tasks are completed according to established standards for quality, safety, and efficiency. Coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and communicate production needs to ensure consistent product availability and timely prep. Partner with department leadership to communicate issues, suggest improvements, and support the execution of promotions, merchandising plans, and seasonal offerings. Lead by example by demonstrating strong work habits, adherence to company policies, and a commitment to exceptional product quality and guest experience. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Observe and enforce all company policies, rules, and safety practices. What's In It For Me? Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures. We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including: 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations. Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit! Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation) Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday! Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply) Paid Military Leave Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more! Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit! Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cut, portion, and package fresh ingredients according to established recipes, production lists, and food safety standards.
Ensure the salad bar is fully stocked, visually appealing, and maintained to company quality standards throughout the day.
Monitor product quality and freshness; remove and replace items that do not meet standards.
Label, date, and rotate products to ensure proper first-in, first-out procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Chop Shoppe and salad bar area, prep spaces, and equipment in compliance with state and company food safety requirements.
Complete temperature checks, product logs, and cleaning checklists accurately and on schedule.
Ensure all utensils, containers, and serving equipment are properly sanitized and in good working order.
Deliver friendly, knowledgeable service by answering guest questions and providing recommendations.
Engage with guests to highlight featured products, seasonal items, and promotions to enhance their shopping experience.
Maintain visually appealing, guest-focused merchandising to draw guest interest and support sales.
Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, escalating issues as needed.
Provide day-to-day leadership and support for the Salad Bar and Chop Shoppe areas, ensuring all tasks are completed according to established standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
Coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and communicate production needs to ensure consistent product availability and timely prep.
Partner with department leadership to communicate issues, suggest improvements, and support the execution of promotions, merchandising plans, and seasonal offerings.
Lead by example by demonstrating strong work habits, adherence to company policies, and a commitment to exceptional product quality and guest experience.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Observe and enforce all company policies, rules, and safety practices.

Benefits

10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
Paid Military Leave
Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
Medical & Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Reimbursement
Paid Family Caregiver Leave
company-sponsored Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!