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Deli Associate (Part-Time) - Village Market Deli

  • Collegedale, Tennessee

Location: VM Deli
Hours: Part-Time, Hourly - 11 am - 6 pm (Shifts may include opening prep and closing)
Pay: $18.59 - $25.09

Job Summary:
Every team member in the Deli works together to do every job. The model in the Deli is fresh, made-to-order, high-quality food; you will make fresh sandwiches, prepare house-made salads, serve customers, and clean the kitchen and wash dishes. Because we are a small team, you must be dependable, team-oriented, and willing to help wherever needed to cover all daily tasks and help your coworkers.

Essential Duties
Food Preparation & Production
  • Make sandwiches: Prepare sandwiches with speed and accuracy, building fresh, made-to-order items exactly to customer requests.
  • Prep fresh ingredients: Slice, portion, and label veggie meats, cheeses, and toppings for the sandwich line using commercial slicers and knives.
  • Batch cook: Prepare house-made salads, sandwich spreads, and other fresh food offerings using approved recipes.
  • Monitor inventory: Stock and maintain the sandwich line, keeping food cases filled and looking fresh throughout the day
Customer Service & Point of Sale
  • Greet customers: Provide friendly, fast service at the deli counter, communicating clearly and courteously with customers.
  • Take orders: Write down custom orders accurately in person or over the phone.
  • Operate register: Ring up orders, handle cash, and process card payments correctly.???
  • Answer customer questions: Be prepared to give accurate answers to questions regarding allergens and other inquiries about health food ingredients.
Sanitation, Safety, & Closing
  • Clean dishes: Wash pots, pans, and utensils using the three-compartment sink or commercial dishwasher.
  • Daily cleaning: Sweep, mop, take out trash, and help with all general cleaning tasks.
  • Sanitize surfaces: Clean slicing machines, cutting boards, counters, other?
  • Open and close: Perform morning setup (slicing, stocking) or evening shutdown (sweeping, mopping, trash disposal, locking up).
  • Follow food safety: Maintain correct food temperatures and log them as required by local health codes.
  • Follow Equipment safety: Safely use knives, slicers, and kitchen equipment at all times. Other?
  • Wear required attire: Put on required gear daily, including hair or beard nets, gloves, and aprons.
Other Job Duties and Expectations
  • Teamwork: Willingness to learn every role and cross-train to cover coworkers' shifts.
  • Reliability: Punctual attendance for all scheduled opening and closing shifts.
  • Other Duties as assigned: Willingness to accept other responsibilities as assigned by the Deli Manager.
Training and Experience:
  • High school graduation plus two (2) years' experience in food preparation work
Job Qualifications
  • Service skills: Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
  • Efficiency: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
  • Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately.
  • Recipe math: Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients precisely.
  • Safety knowledge: Basic knowledge of food safety guidelines.
Special Requirements: 
Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, an SDA church member in good and regular standing

Working Conditions: 
Essential tasks are performed under normal grocery store/deli conditions with little or no noticeable discomfort. The work area is well-lit and well-ventilated.

Typical Physical Demands:
  • Standing: Stand and walk for the entire shift (up to 6-8 hours??).
  • Lifting: Lift and carry up to 40 pounds (such as boxes of produce or bulk ingredients).
  • Reaching/Bending: Reach, bend, and twist frequently to grab items from low coolers or high shelves.
  • Environment: Work around hot equipment (toasters, ovens, panini presses) and enter walk-in freezers, and work with sharp equipment such as commercial electronic slicers.
  • Requires: manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard commercial kitchen machinery. telephones, and some limited office equipment. Other? Requires normal hearing and vision. Requires the ability to communicate with customers in English