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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Food Lion is a well-established supermarket chain that has proudly served communities since 1957. With over 82,000 associates, Food Lion operates stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, providing more than 10 million customers a week with easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experiences. Known for its commitment to delivering quality products and excellent customer service, Food Lion plays an essential role in the daily lives of its customers by offering a wide variety of food options, including fresh produce, meat, bakery items, and deli selections. The company strives to maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and overall store management, ensuring that shoppers receive the best products in a welcoming environment. Food Lion fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where associates are respected and provided opportunities to grow their careers within the company.

The role open at Food Lion is within the Deli Bakery Department, where the primary focus is to deliver superior customer service and ensure products meet the company’s exacting standards. This position involves a hands-on approach to managing the deli operations and maintaining excellent merchandising displays. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, processing, and displaying deli and bakery products in accordance with Food Lion's strict quality and safety guidelines. The role requires a blend of customer service skills and technical knowledge of food preparation, handling, and safety. A keen attention to detail is necessary to adhere to production standards, proper labeling, and accurate inventory management. In addition to providing great service to customers, the role is critical for minimizing shrink and waste through proper stock handling and ordering techniques. The candidate will also be involved in maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness of the department and equipment, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company safety regulations. This position requires the associate to maintain a neat and professional appearance while wearing the Food Lion uniform and to continually support a positive shopping environment both for customers and fellow team members. Training and use of company systems such as the average cost inventory system (ACIS) and computerized ordering (CAO) will be part of the job. The role encourages teamwork, safety awareness, and a commitment to upholding Food Lion’s standards. It’s an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food retail operations, customer service, and working in a dynamic retail environment where they can leverage their interpersonal skills and food handling knowledge to contribute to store success. This position offers a chance to join a reputable grocery brand with a strong community presence and benefit from ongoing training and developmental opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and production standards
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
  • Basic computer skills for inventory and ordering systems
  • Willingness to work in hot and cold environments
  • Must meet minimum age requirements
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

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 coordinates 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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