
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.60 - $24.90
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
training programs
Job Description
Food Lion is a well-established grocery store chain with a rich history dating back to 1957. As one of the leading retailers in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, Food Lion serves over 10 million customers weekly through its many locations and employs approximately 82,000 associates. The company is committed to providing an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience, ensuring customers find the products they need along with friendly and helpful service in a clean and welcoming environment. Food Lion continues to grow and innovate, focusing on operational excellence and community engagement, making it a trusted name in retail grocery operations.
This particular role is for the Deli Bakery Department at Food Lion, specifically based out of Store 02560 located at 7514 North Point Road, Edgemere, Maryland. The position is designed for individuals who have a passion for customer service and quality food preparation. As a deli bakery associate, you will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards set by Food Lion for product quality, sanitation, and customer satisfaction. The role spans from the preparation of bakery and deli items to ensuring proper presentation and ordering of merchandise according to company policies. It also involves adhering to safety and food handling standards, minimizing product shrink through proper inventory control and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety and workplace safety.
This is an hourly position with a competitive salary range from $16.60 to $24.90, providing an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while receiving ongoing training through computer-based systems to stay up to date on Food Lion’s procedures and guidelines. As a valued member of the Deli Bakery team, you will be expected to foster a friendly and efficient shopping environment for customers, support fellow associates with courteous communication, and demonstrate a strong knowledge of product processing and ingredient handling. Food Lion emphasizes professional appearance with a required uniform and name badge, reinforcing the pride and professionalism of their associates. This position is essential in contributing to the overall customer experience and operational success of the store, offering ample opportunity for growth and development within the company’s extensive network.
This particular role is for the Deli Bakery Department at Food Lion, specifically based out of Store 02560 located at 7514 North Point Road, Edgemere, Maryland. The position is designed for individuals who have a passion for customer service and quality food preparation. As a deli bakery associate, you will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards set by Food Lion for product quality, sanitation, and customer satisfaction. The role spans from the preparation of bakery and deli items to ensuring proper presentation and ordering of merchandise according to company policies. It also involves adhering to safety and food handling standards, minimizing product shrink through proper inventory control and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety and workplace safety.
This is an hourly position with a competitive salary range from $16.60 to $24.90, providing an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while receiving ongoing training through computer-based systems to stay up to date on Food Lion’s procedures and guidelines. As a valued member of the Deli Bakery team, you will be expected to foster a friendly and efficient shopping environment for customers, support fellow associates with courteous communication, and demonstrate a strong knowledge of product processing and ingredient handling. Food Lion emphasizes professional appearance with a required uniform and name badge, reinforcing the pride and professionalism of their associates. This position is essential in contributing to the overall customer experience and operational success of the store, offering ample opportunity for growth and development within the company’s extensive network.
Job Requirements
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs continuously, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs on occasion
- pull or push up to 75 lbs on occasion
- stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials
- frequent reaching and grasping at waist level
- occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- meet established volume activity standards for the position
- tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- ability to use technical information to solve problems
- must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
Job Duties
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- courteous and helpful to other associates
- understand the use of ingredients, mixes, and icings and coordinate colors
- understand production standards for processing of all product
- follow all technical manuals for processing of product, label placement, etc
- ensure proper sanitation of department, equipment and proper food handling/preparation
- ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
- maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- wear the Food Lion uniform with apron, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- understand and use company tools such as average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
- successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- perform all other duties as assigned
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