Deli Clerk
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Wheatsville Food Co-Op
Austin, TX, US
Summary
The Deli Clerk is responsible for preparing and serving food items while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked deli area. They must provide friendly customer service and ensure all products meet quality and health department standards.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: To help Wheatsville be the Friendliest Store in Town through excellent, friendly and upbeat customer service. Prepare and serve a variety of food products, maintain a clean and organize deli counter area and complete all shift duties.
ALL STAFF EXPECTATIONS: See first page of binder
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and serve menu items according to portion guidelines
- Work efficiently to handle heavy rushes
- Ensure that all product is in sellable condition and meets quality standards
- Ensure that all deli cases are stocked and merchandised nicely (bakery, full serve, self-serve)
- Maintain deli and food storage areas in sanitary, orderly condition, meeting Health Department standards
- Comply with Health Department Regulations including head covering, proper dress, drinks and hand washing
- Participate in quarterly inventory
- Assist in maintaining customer areas
- Other tasks as assigned by management
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manual
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task
- Balance friendliness with efficiency, and maintain focus
- Great communication skills and receptive to feedback
- Food Handler’s Certification required
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Previous food service experience
- Experience or interest in natural foods and cooperatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs. and environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezers etc.)
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility’s that are required of the employee for this job*
Wheatsville Food Co-Op is locally known as the friendliest store in town! Founded in 1976, our store was created with our customers in mind. We are dedicated to providing local, organic, and TASTY produce to all our shoppers. With our very own kitchen in store, we provide made-on-demand beverages, sandwiches, smoothies, as well as all baked goods. Fresh bread, fresh pastries, and fresh smiles are what greets all our shoppers as they come in to buy their groceries.
Our purpose is to create a self-reliant, self-empowering community of people that will grow and promote a transformation of society toward cooperation, justice, and non-exploitation. With that in mind, we strive to provide a completely transparent business for our community, including our Co-Op owners, staff, and city in all our operations. Kindness, honesty, and fun are all part of our daily lives here at Wheatsville.
Each morning, employees and shoppers head into the store with a smile on their faces, ready to start the day with their Wheatsville family. But don't take our word for it; stop on by your local Wheatsville today and see our mission in action!
Founded
1976
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Retail
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Austin, Texas