Deli Clerk

Company: Buy For Less
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Individuals will be responsible for providing excellent guest service. Prepare food products utilizing basic and advanced cooking techniques. Prepare and serve nourishing and attractive meals and other foods as required to support the department menu, specific orders, and store events while providing excellent guest service. This position is responsible for maintaining open communication on the status of the department with the Store Directors, Clerks, and Supervisor. You will be expected to set and re-set priorities, distinguish between the urgent and the important, solve problems, hold and reconcile ideas and lead program development as well as advancement strategies from conception through cultivation to completion. JOB TYPE: Full time/Part time, hourly position. Must be available weekdays, weekends, holidays for various shifts, evenings, and on occasion work at another store location to meet guest demands. BENEFITS: Part time: 401(k), family atmosphere, and career advancement opportunities Full time: Health, dental, vision JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Exemplify superior guest service with a friendly, helpful, and courteous attitude, using product knowledge and information to answer all questions guests may have about products e Review food menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared according to company procedure Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste Check temperatures on all food items throughout the day Ensure the production of high quality merchandise and service Knowledge of MSDS sheets (Material Safety Data Sheet) Control freshness by rotating products, coding all products, and removing out-of-code merchandise Ensure food is fresh and visually appetizing on plate Maintain and refill food displays and related products Maximizing sales through excellent guest service and minimizing shrink through proper utilization of procedures Maintain compliance with all company policies and regulations pertaining to safety, sanitation, merchandising, and food quality Enforce Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment Maintain back-stock areas according to company standards Provide guests with information of product use and preparation Assist in other departments as needed Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs Clean and stock deli cases according to company standards Make regular announcements to inform guests of special or freshly prepared food Operate cash register as needed Position Requirements Eighteen (18) years of age or older Must obtain Food Handlers' Certification within 30 days of hire Minimum 1 year experience in preparing plated meals Familiar with food presentations Excellent guest service skills Must greet the guests and respond to their questions and requests in a courteous, fast, friendly, and helpful way Energetic guest service, detail oriented, friendly personality, and positive attitude Proven leadership ability to exercise sound judgement in interpreting, communicating, and applying policy. Courage to make and implement hard decisions in a timely manner. Ability to demonstrate trustworthiness and integrity in daily activities Ability to work effectively with a broad diversity of individuals and backgrounds, and generational differences, all with the intent to support the core values of the BFL company. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, advocacy, and time management skills. Display a willingness to become knowledgeable of the organizational structure, policies, procedures, and operations of BFL and be a contributing team member. Strong work ethic Knowledge of food and prices on food cases Knowledge of the use of cooking utensils like knives, commercial stoves, ovens, fryers, pots, pans, mixers, and measuring cups and spoons Strong interpersonal skills JOB PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. frequently Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and squat Able to stand for long periods of time Ability to read and understand documents such as recipes, department manual, and company manual Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus Successfully pass a drug test EOE Statement Buy For Less, Super Mercado, Uptown Grocery Co. and Smart Saver are an Equal Opportunity Employer Category Food Services This position is currently accepting applications.

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