Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.03 - $22.39
Benefits
Competitive hourly wage with structured increases
opportunities for full-time and part-time employment
Training in food preparation and customer service
Employee involvement in meetings and decision-making
Safe and sanitary work environment
Opportunity to work in a team-oriented setting
Experience with natural foods and specialty diets
Job Description
This job opportunity is with a well-established company that operates a deli and cafe, providing high quality food service and specialty products with a focus on natural and organic offerings. The company is committed to excellent customer service, quality product preparation, and maintaining a clean and efficient working environment. They offer both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, with shifts that sometimes include cafe responsibilities requiring specialized skills in preparing espresso drinks, smoothies, and fresh juices. The position emphasizes adherence to company recipes and procedures, ensuring food safety, and managing product displays to maintain abundant and appealing presentations for customers. Regular attendance at departmental meetings, flexibility for schedule changes, and commitment to department standards are key aspects of this role.Show More
The role primarily involves food preparation, customer service, and department maintenance within the deli and cafe areas. It requires the employee to greet customers warmly, provide samples, and suggest products while ensuring integrity and quality of specialty diet items like wheat-free and vegan products. Responsibilities extend to preparing sandwiches, pizzas, and other menu items following established specifications, operating professional kitchen equipment safely, and efficiently handling inventory management including receiving, stocking, and rotating products. The employee must also maintain cleanliness by following sanitary and safety guidelines, performing dishwashing, trash removal, and organizing the work area. The position demands physical endurance such as lifting up to 25 pounds, prolonged standing, and the capability to work in cold environments. Mental demands include basic reading, writing, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
The company values employees who demonstrate reliability, cooperation, and a positive attitude. They provide a structured wage progression system starting at $18.03 per hour and increasing up to $22.39 per hour after specified hours worked, rewarding continued employment. Hours for full-time staff generally range around 30-40 hours weekly with specified afternoon to evening shifts, while part-time schedules offer fewer hours. The role requires individuals who can multitask effectively, maintain attention to detail, and work harmoniously with team members and customers alike.
Overall, this deli and cafe role offers an engaging work environment for candidates interested in food service and customer interaction within a company that prioritizes natural foods and quality service while offering competitive wages and the opportunity for professional growth. Candidates who enjoy working in team settings with a focus on healthful foods, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction will find this position rewarding.Show Less
The company values employees who demonstrate reliability, cooperation, and a positive attitude. They provide a structured wage progression system starting at $18.03 per hour and increasing up to $22.39 per hour after specified hours worked, rewarding continued employment. Hours for full-time staff generally range around 30-40 hours weekly with specified afternoon to evening shifts, while part-time schedules offer fewer hours. The role requires individuals who can multitask effectively, maintain attention to detail, and work harmoniously with team members and customers alike.
Overall, this deli and cafe role offers an engaging work environment for candidates interested in food service and customer interaction within a company that prioritizes natural foods and quality service while offering competitive wages and the opportunity for professional growth. Candidates who enjoy working in team settings with a focus on healthful foods, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction will find this position rewarding.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Ability to read product labels and distinguish color for quality control
- Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers
- Ability to pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently
- Ability to stoop, squat, push/pull carts or racks weighing up to 200 pounds
- Occasional kneeling, climbing, bending, and reaching overhead, front, side and back
- Ability to safely operate professional kitchen equipment
- Ability to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Prolonged standing
- Ability to work in a cold environment and handle cold food products
- Understand and retain directions
- Basic reading and writing ability
- Use basic problem-solving techniques
- Ability to organize tasks and set priorities
- Ability to perform or direct multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to interact with public in a positive and friendly manner
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers
- Maintain composure under all circumstances
- Ability to work in shared spaces with coworkers
Job Qualifications
- High school education or GED preferred but not required
- Food service experience preferred
- Experience working in deli, restaurant, or catering preferred
- Experience serving the public preferred
- Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment
- Basic knowledge of and interest in natural foods
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to work closely with others
- Must be 18 years of age or older to operate some equipment
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
Job Duties
- Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to deli management
- Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner
- Offer tastes, samples, suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare products
- Ensure organic integrity by following established recipes and procedures
- Prepare deli items following prescribed specifications
- Prepare high quality hot and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, vegetable and fruit juices and tea for customers
- Check-in bakery orders from vendors and ensure order accuracy
- Rotate older stock to front and maintain product freshness
- Stock and restock all department areas every shift
- Pull out of date or low-quality items and record and dispose of them accordingly
- Monitor food temperatures and take corrective action
- Quickly prepare made to order sandwiches and wok bowls
- Assemble and bake pizzas and other items in firedeck oven as specified
- Ensure proper signage and labels on products
- Efficiently stock hot and cold self-serve food bars
- Operate a cash register and balance cash drawer
- Display meat and seafood attractively while maintaining storage conditions
- Assist meat and seafood department with product preparation and display
- Assist with receiving deliveries, check for damage and quality
- Organize and consolidate walk-in freezer back stock
- Grind meat and fillet fish as needed
- Maintain work area sanitary and orderly
- Follow safe working practices
- Perform dish and potwashing
- Clean spills and take out trash
- Remove trash promptly and sweep and mop floors
- Carry out established opening and closing procedures
- Use equipment safely and report repair needs
- Participate in inventory counts
- Attend department and storewide meetings
- Answer and route phone calls and take messages
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Shift Lead or Manager
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