Deli Service Clerk

Job Summary of Deli Service Clerk:

The primary objective is to guarantee a positive customer experience by assisting the Deli Service Clerk with the department's daily functions. It is vital to uphold a clean, orderly, and visually appealing environment, as well as executing assigned duties in a safe and effective manner according to company policies.

Qualifications of Deli Service Clerk:

• Skill in comprehending, communicating, and interpreting the English language accurately.
• Capability in executing simple mathematical calculations.
• Skilled operation of equipment needed by the department, including slicers, scales, can openers, wrapping machines, rotisseries, fryolators, cheese graters/cutters, case cutters, and stoves/ovens, is expected.
• Aptitude to be in a vertical position, bend, rotate, stretch, apply pressure, tug, and routinely elevate objects weighing 25 pounds, with the occasional capability to lift items weighing 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in adapting to different temperature environments.
• Capability to work with fresh, dried, or processed products, spices, and powdered substances without suffering from any negative allergic outcomes.
• Capability to handle dust and cleansing agents while carrying out routine cleaning duties around the house.
• Aptitude to stand and walk for the entirety of a designated shift.
• Proficiency in engaging with clientele in a warm and accommodating approach.
• Aptitude for engaging in cooperative efforts with colleagues.
• Capacity to meet all scheduled work hours and abide by attendance rules.

Responsibilities of Deli Service Clerk:

• Use a slicing machine and related equipment.
• Replenish Appy/Deli product.
• Prepare Appy/Deli product for sale.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Keep manager or other designated Associates informed of low inventory conditions or spoilage problems.
• Keep salad bowls and other displays stocked and properly turned and faced at all times in accordance with department standards.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Appy/Deli Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 50 lbs.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Appy/Deli Department operations.
• Operate equipment with all safeguards in place and in good operating condition.
• Observe safe methods of performing all duties.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Check product received against invoice.
• Order product as instructed by the Department Manager.
• Remove trash to designated area.
• Remove cardboard to baler area and operates baler.
• Complete price changes as directed by Department Manager.
• Displays product in an attractive, appealing, and colorful manner.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between all of the various types of merchandise including taste, preparation method or use, and price differences between varieties of similar classes of products.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and sanitizing chemicals; inform manager when supply levels are low in accordance with established guidelines.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Appy/Deli operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge, and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.