Deli Clerk - FT 40 hrs per wk

at  BriarPatch Food Coop

DELI CLERK - FT 40 HRS PER WK

Department: Deli
Reports To: Food Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Level: $15.50 - $19.50/hr
Summary: Responsible to meet the needs of customers by providing prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous service. Full time position available, opening & closing shifts (schedules vary Monday through Sunday).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Customer Service
• Utilize knowledge of natural foods and customer service skills to respond to customer inquiries and needs
• Merchandises and promotes store products and cooperates as a team member
• Keeps informed of membership issues and promote membership whenever possible.
• Counter Service
• Take food orders from customers and assist in the sales of Deli products;
• Maintain a clean and attractive Deli case display;
• Assist cooks in rotating stock and learn the basics of food preparation and sanitation;
• Ability to multi-task and work other stations;
• Assist in keeping the Deli and kitchen area clean;
• Assist in stocking and maintain products on Deli shelves.
• Follow the prescribed opening, closing and stocking procedures.
• Department Maintenance
• Maintain a clean and healthy work environment
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent

Computer Skills:

• An individual should have knowledge of:
• Internet software
• Inventory software
• Order processing systems
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing softwar

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:

• Protect the safety of self, co-worker’s, and BriarPatch Co-op patrons at all times.
• Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
• Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to supervisor.
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of self or others.
  Supervisory Responsibilities: None
  Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Prior experience working in a restaurant and/or deli preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or electronic form.

Computer Skills:

• An individual should have knowledge of:
• Internet software
• Inventory software
• Order processing systems
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing software

RESPONSIBILITIES TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

• Value and support a work environment that includes people of different identities from diverse backgrounds

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Customer Service
• Utilize knowledge of natural foods and customer service skills to respond to customer inquiries and needs
• Merchandises and promotes store products and cooperates as a team member
• Keeps informed of membership issues and promote membership whenever possible.
• Counter Service
• Take food orders from customers and assist in the sales of Deli products;
• Maintain a clean and attractive Deli case display;
• Assist cooks in rotating stock and learn the basics of food preparation and sanitation;
• Ability to multi-task and work other stations;
• Assist in keeping the Deli and kitchen area clean;
• Assist in stocking and maintain products on Deli shelves.
• Follow the prescribed opening, closing and stocking procedures.
• Department Maintenance
• Maintain a clean and healthy work environment
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Take on other duties as assigned

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand for majority of shift
• Walk
• Sit
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely

Responsibilities to Sustainability:

• Contribute to sustainability efforts at BriarPatch that support a sustainable community through:
• Minimizing waste by reducing and reusing materials and resources when possible.
• Proper recycling and composting.
• Water & energy conservation