Embrace the Customer 1st strategy to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Assist in directing, supporting and supervising all functions, duties and activities for the department. Responsible for assisting with the execution of best practices, goals and standards established for the department. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Promote trust and respect among associatesCreate an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the storeGain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about productsCommunicate verbally with customers and store personnelClean and maintain sanitation to company standards and health department regulationsPrepare all food products to established standards and recipesPrepare signs and price product in casesDetermine needs and prepare daily shopping listShop for products and ring through check standWash dishes, clean and maintain sanitation in work areaSet up and maintain stock conditions and appearances in casesPrepare, place, and maintain garnishes in casesCode date products properly, monitor and remove out of date productsLoad and transport product to proper locations for stockingAssist customers on the Deli counterImplement price changes and monitor integrityReset cases as necessarySharen knives properlyStock supplies and ingredients to proper locationsAnalyze cost for new recipes to determine profitabilityCompute weekly purchases and communicate to Deli managerDirect Deli personnel in Chef dutiesReinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store managementPractice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repairNotify management of customer or employee accidentsReport all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraudAbility to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation MinimumAbility to handle stressful situationsEffective communication skillsKnowledge of basic mathCurrent food handlers permit once employedDesiredChef skillsRetail experienceSecond language: speaking, reading and/or writing