Deli Lead
Blarney Castle Oil
- Onekama, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Stocking the deli area with products in a clean and safe manner.
- Prepares Deli trays and products for sale.
- Follows USDA and Michigan Department of Agriculture rules, regulations, and standards for the Deli department.
- Assists with unloading deliveries to ensure product is received in good condition and stored properly.
- Ensures proper use of scale for correct pricing, weights, and tares.
- Maintains inventory working with Deli/Produce supervisor to select inventory, including types and quantities appropriate for changes in retail activity.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with external inspectors and purveyors.
- Maintains records of deli inventory, spoilage, write-offs, and other operational data.
- Provides customer service by processing requests accurately in a courteous and pleasant manner.
- Assists customers with locating, choosing, and buying products.
- Ensure equipment, work surfaces, display cases, refrigerators, and freezers are cleaned properly with safe temperatures always maintained.
- Follows all safety standards and regulations, including ServSafe and portion control standards.
- Monitors staff training for compliance and necessary re-certifications.
- May assist in other areas in the store manager’s absence.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school degree or GED combined with a minimum of six months experience in food preparation and handling.
- Knowledge of food retail marketing practices.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Inventory management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspectors and vendors.
- ServSafe certification.
- Basic math skills are necessary.
- Must be able to read and apply company procedure documents.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to greet customers and provide information in an accurate and courteous manner.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks accurately and courteously.
- Must be able to complete company-sponsored training and required updates within specified training periods.
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds throughout a normal shift, moving and stacking merchandise, cleaning, sweeping, shoveling snow.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work in commercial refrigerators and freezers for extended periods.
- Ability to operate microwaves, small ovens, scales, and other cooking equipment.
- Ability to read and apply procedures, recipes, and other operating instructions.
- Ability to safely handle all necessary cutting tools.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work inside coolers to maintain inventory.
- Ability to ascend and descend a five-foot step ladder safely.