Deli Clerk Jobs

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WinCo Foods is a rapidly growing family of over 138 grocery stores, complete with our own distribution centers and transportation network. We’re proud to operate across 10 states west of the Rockies with more than 21,000 employee owners.
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Currently, WinCo is the third largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. WinCo has more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Once eligible, you can start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock equaling 20% of what you make each year. (ESOP available at most locations and subject to vesting)
WinCo Foods offers the very best benefits in the industry, with low cost, high quality medical benefits with rates as low as $40 a month , enrollment in our ESOP after 6 months, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, discount program – and even voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance!
Overview
Job Summary
Assist customers by providing over-the-counter service and customer service throughout the deli department. Operates and maintains the deli production areas, frying foods, operating the rotisserie oven, etc. Receives inventory, verifies receipt of ordered product and stocks in designated areas. Consistently provides friendly, courteous customer service to internal and external customers. Performs other related work.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Fries food by getting the product from refrigerator or freezer, unpacking product, breading selected products, dropping product in shortening, setting timers ,stirring, draining, packing products in the reach-in-case, placing trays in the closed hot case, etc.
• Prepares case by putting the product in fresh pans, rotating product, putting product back, filling, etc.
• Receives inventory, stocks, verifies receipt of ordered product and orders.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment such as fryers, slicers, etc. by breaking down and reassembling equipment, operating dish washer and hand washing dishes, cleaning all appropriate parts with sanitizing solution.
• Displays items by bringing out case goods from the freezer, cooler, repacking & over wrapping, weighing / pricing product out, and placing in the desired location.
• Writes production list after looking at product amounts still on shelf.
• Maintains clean and sanitary department by washing parts, tables and wrapping stations; taking trash and paper to the appropriate balers; cleans floors and coolers; cleaning and maintaining glass display counters on the inside and out; etc.
• Understands and follows all food safety procedures and requirements.
• Takes orders, answers questions and performs suggestive selling.
• Writes out and prepares deli tray and special orders.
• Handles frozen product.
• Seeks opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers. Maintains an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.
• Prepares sandwiches, salads, etc. reading recipes, following instructions, mixing, washing, assembling, packaging product in containers, etc.
• Follows strict sanitary guidelines and completes associated records.
• Prepares rotisserie products by marinating, seasoning, skewering, loading / unloading the product from the oven, packing or delivering to the correct location, disposing waste oils, etc.
• Stocks, straightens and rotates the deli full serve cases and hot food cases as well as the deli freezer sections, self-serve, dry goods, “cheese island” and bread shelve display areas.

Requirements
Ability to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of product content and perishability, safety and sanitation procedures and department policies and government regulations.
• Prioritize and perform a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking).
• Wear hair net, beard net and gloves and other personal protective equipment as required.
• Handle refrigerated goods (-20°F to 28°F)
• Work varied hours primarily between the hours of 5:00 am to 10:00 pm in a 24/7 operation; including night, weekends and holidays.
• Stand, walk and move rapidly for extended periods of time.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effectively manage time to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Operate kitchen utensils and equipment with manual dexterity, speed, accuracy and hand/eye coordination.
• Complete training course and meet minimum time standards of productivity and accuracy.
• Perform duties with mental alertness involving potential hazards with respect to related procedures, equipment (e.g., knives) and work aides.
• Work around machinery emitting heat (400°F rotisserie and 325°F hot shortening).
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide and multiply) and compute weights and measures.
• Conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes and product labels, log production quantities, temperature readings, etc. on proper forms.
• Use cleaning chemicals and handle related food products.
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with a strong customer service orientation.
• Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.
• Communicate (hearing & speech) effectively with customers to receive orders and perform customer relation skills.
• Bend, stoop, twist, turn and reach over the counter and in tight areas frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and reach, push and pull racks.

Additional Requirements

• Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)

Machines And Equipment Operated

• Knives and other kitchen utensils.
• Hand, pallet jack
• Deep fryers, ovens, etc.
• Dishwasher.
• Cardboard bailer
• Film over wrapper, digital scales, etc.
• Oil filtering machine
• Trash compactor
• Electric Slicers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity
As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.