Deli Clerk

Job Summary of Deli Clerk:

The central role is to ensure customer satisfaction by assisting the Deli Clerk with daily operations in the Appy/Deli Department. Maintaining a clean, visually appealing department and completing tasks as needed in a safe and efficient manner within company guidelines is paramount.

Qualifications of Deli Clerk:

• Skillfulness in reading, writing, speaking, analyzing, interpreting, and understanding the English language.
• Capacity for completing fundamental math tasks.
• The ability to operate necessary equipment within the department, such as slicers, scales, can openers, wrapping machines, rotisseries, fryolators, cheese graters/cutters, case cutters, and stoves/ovens, is a fundamental requirement.
• Aptitude to maintain an upright position, flex, rotate, reach, push, pull, and regularly lift 25 pounds, occasionally dealing with 50-pound objects.
• Ability to work in a wide range of temperatures.
• Skill in handling fresh, dried, or processed items, spices, and powdered substances without experiencing any adverse allergic reactions.
• Competence in enduring dust and cleaning products while fulfilling daily housekeeping tasks.
• Proficiency in maintaining a standing or walking position for the duration of the planned work shift.
• Proficiency in engaging with clientele in a warm and accommodating approach.
• Skill in working collectively with a team.
• Capability to adhere to designated work hours and follow punctuality guidelines.

Responsibilities of Deli Clerk:

• Use a slicing machine and its related apparatus.
• Replenish Appy/Deli product.
• Get the Appy/Deli product market-ready.
• Comply with established protocols for managing the receipt, coding with dates, readiness, storage, pricing, arrangement, and restocking of goods to ensure accuracy, quality, and protection of product rotation.
• Comply with Company procedures for addressing damaged and spoiled goods and assist in monitoring the quantity of impaired merchandise.
• Ensure that the manager or specified associates are informed of any low inventory conditions or spoilage challenges.
• Keep salad bowls and other showcases well-stocked and displayed correctly, following department standards.
• Routinely check refrigeration equipment for optimal performance; report any malfunctions immediately upon discovery.
• Abide by departmental requirements for operating and maintaining equipment, and notify promptly of any equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain a tidy, structured, and secure workplace to prevent accidents and ensure employee safety.
• Move shipments from trucks and transport items to the Appy/Deli Department, lifting products that weigh around 25 lbs but occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Routine task involves lifting, pulling, pushing, and turning merchandise of 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Adhere to the Company's shrinkage protocols specific to managing operations in the Appy/Deli Department.
• Operate equipment only when all safety precautions are in position and working effectively.
• Practice proper procedures when carrying out tasks in a secure manner.
• Ensure that all work areas, implements, and equipment are sanitized following the standards set by the Department of Sanitation and QA.
• Prevent the accumulation of debris and spills on the floor.
• Ensure that the goods received align with the details outlined in the invoice.
• Execute the product order according to the department manager's specifications.
• Eliminate debris at the designated dumping ground.
• Handle the cardboard recycling process by operating the baler efficiently.
• Adjust prices as per the instructions given by the Department Manager.
• Presents items in a colorful and visually pleasing display to attract customers.
• Make sure to check the prices and have a good knowledge of the location of items in the store.
• Introduce customers to the ongoing promotions that support various charitable causes.
• Hold a standing posture at your work station for the period of the scheduled shift, which may go beyond 8 hours in a day.
• Developing expertise in distinguishing between different types of merchandise involves being able to pinpoint disparities in taste, preparation styles, and price differentiations within similar categories of products.
• Supervise the inventory of cleaning products and sanitizing solutions, and inform the manager when supplies need replenishing following the established guidelines.
• Perform all tasks aligning with the Local, State, and Federal guidelines concerning the Appy/Deli operations.
• Adhere to Company guidelines, policies, safety requirements, and security measures, in addition to following Local, State, and Federal health and civil code regulations in the execution of duties.
• Observe the Company's policy on attire and grooming by wearing the prescribed uniform, prominently displaying a name badge, and incorporating suitable hair containment measures like wearing a hat.
• Follow the QA protocols for hand hygiene and utilize disposable gloves while preparing food.
• Carry out responsibilities following the Company's HAZCOM initiative and comply with manufacturer's guidelines on the appropriate and secure handling of chemical substances.
• Make sure to participate in all departmental training courses.
• Adhere to the Service Priorities of ShopRite, emphasizing Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency in all tasks.
• It is essential to uphold a punctual and dependable attendance record.
• Comply with overtime expectations as given.
• Engage in cooperative teamwork.
• Only individuals who have attained the age of 18 are authorized to use balers, forklifts, pallet jacks, and slicers.
• Accomplish tasks as per additional instructions.