Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.50 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Employee Discounts
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance
Supplemental insurance for life and disability
401 K after one year
Job Description
Marukai Markets, operating as TOKYO CENTRAL, is one of the fastest-growing retail store and supermarket chains in the United States, known for offering the widest selection of authentic Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products. Since its establishment, Marukai Markets has dedicated itself to providing customers with unique and high-quality food items that are typically not found in conventional grocery store environments. The company prides itself on its vast array of fresh, seasonal, and specialty foods that celebrate the culinary traditions of Japan and Hawaii, catering to a diverse and growing customer base looking for specialty ingredients and ready-to-eat... Show More
Job Requirements
- Comfortable working in a kitchen environment
- able to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately
- able to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
- capable of delivering friendly, courteous, and prompt customer service
- able to read, write, and perform simple math
- able to interpret and follow instructions
- effective communication skills with public and management
- ability to interact with all levels of management
- has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's Certificate
- able to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- must be 18 or older to use sharp knives and operate machinery
- able to use equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife, and wrapper
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar work environment preferred
- experience as Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Deli Clerk preferred
- possess or able to acquire a CA Food Handling license
- able to lift up to 20 pounds
- aware of safety hazards and able to work with hands in contact with food items
Job Duties
- Processing, cutting, and wrapping Delica items
- maintains a well-organized back stock/cooler area
- packaging food products
- cook hot meals including sushi, deli, bakery, and Japanese food
- food preparation following recipes and accurately measuring ingredients
- maintaining communication with store management, associates, and suppliers/vendors
- maintaining cleanliness and store upkeep
- ensuring proper presentation of Delica items and assisting customers
- handling, stocking, rotating and merchandising Delica items
- checking product temperatures to ensure freshness and quality
- maintaining knife grip for meat cutting
- weighing, pricing, labeling, organizing, and rotating meat products
- unloading meat and deli items upon deliveries
- operating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor, and scrub machine
- unpacking and stocking Delica and sushi items
- cleaning and sanitizing work areas
- providing premier customer service including greeting and responding to customers
- engaging in suggestive selling and sales techniques
- meeting or exceeding department sales goals
- maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- cross-training and teamwork across departments
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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