Zingerman's Deli Specialty Foods Staff at Zingerman's Delicatessen

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Food Knowledge, Selling, Product Education, Slicing, Packaging, Gift Wrapping, Stocking, Display Maintenance, Sanitation, Teamwork, Following Direction, Initiative, Learning, Attention To Detail

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Zingerman's Delicatessen is Hiring Specialty Foods Staff! Be a part of the Zingerman’s Deli Team! If you are interested in a fast paced, fun and friendly environment and would like to be one of our Specialty Foods staff — we’d love to have you on our team! You are the front line of our specialty grocery store — delivering the Zingerman’s Experience and sharing your food knowledge and expertise to help our guests find the perfect meat, cheese, bread, olive oil or other traditionally made, full-flavored foods. This full-time position pays $18-$20/hour when tips are included. We pay you to learn (no prior food knowledge necessary, just a passion for learning) AND you’ll also get a free meal on each shift, a paid break, a staff discount at all Zingerman’s businesses, access to health insurance, a super discounted bus pass, and lots of other staff benefits. Compensation: Base compensation is $14 per hour. Total compensation is $18-$20 per hour when tips are included. Full-time availability preferred (32-40 hours per week) Part-time candidates will be considered based on availability and experience We offer flexible schedules, including weekends, as well as a structured training program and the opportunity to be part of a team that values your contributions Four day work week Most shifts are 10am-7:30pm Scheduled shifts include weekdays, weekends and holidays Shift times will vary during hours of operation Compelling reasons to join us! Competitive wage with increase upon completing orientation Free meal on shift Paid time off available Opportunities to learn and advance within the organization Working with a committed and fun team 40% discounts at all Zingerman's businesses upon completing orientation Medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan available Our performance expectations Essential Functions: Shares the Zingerman's experience with our guests by learning, selling and educating about our products (specialty cheeses, meats, breads and dried goods) Slices, wraps and packages products (including gift-wrapping for guests) Stocks products and maintains our exceptional displays Keeps workspaces safe and clean, including sanitation, sweeping and wiping surfaces, removing recycling, compost and trash, etc. Positively responds to direction and requests for assistance from co-workers, supervisors, managers and guests Takes initiative to help any area of the Deli if possible Engages in department operations by attending weekly open-book meetings Continues learning about and promoting all of the great foods we sell Physical requirements: Must be able to lift 25 pounds often during a full shift Must stand, lift and bend for duration of a full shift Repetitive motion including fine manipulation of hands and fingers when using knives and slicers Must be able to see and clearly read a variety of text sizes at a short distance Dexterity and attention to detail in neatly packaging goods for sale Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound Must be able to ascend and descend through multiple levels of the Deli building The Success Patterns for this position are: Excellent customer service skills Strong desire to learn about food, open book management and industry-leading service Is passionate about great food and giving great service Loves to make people feel like they were the best part of your day Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Zingerman’s Deli Zingerman's is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Zingerman's all individuals are welcomed, treated respectfully and fairly, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization's success. We are a place where we can be ourselves at work, bringing our uniqueness to the business while fulfilling our work duties. Want to learn more? Check our commitment to diversity link below: http://www.zingermanscommunity.com/about-us/commitment-to-diversity/

Responsibilities

The primary role involves serving as the front line of the specialty grocery store by sharing the Zingerman's experience, educating guests about products like meats, cheeses, and breads, and assisting them in selecting items. Essential functions also include slicing, wrapping, packaging products, stocking displays, and maintaining clean and safe workspaces.