Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.
A Day In The Life Of a Deli Clerk
Love cooking? Our Deli clerks play an important role in ensuring our customers always are able to find the freshest hot and ready to eat meals that Safeway offers. Food Safety is a top priority to our
customers and all of our Deli employees do their best to uphold the highest standards that are in place. Full training is provided for this position.
Experience
Job Description
No previous experienced required
Key Responsibilities
Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
Process cash register payments by cash, cheque, credit card, gift card and debit
Offering Samples to customers
Hot and cold food preparation, including sandwiches, chickens, salads, soups and specialty trays
Use of commercial power equipment, including slicers, fryers and ovens
Writing product orders
Receiving and rotation of product
Filling product showcases
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated and team oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
Possess strong customer service qualities
Works in a safe and responsible manner
Available to work flexible hours
Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat an asset
Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)
Physical Requirements
(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting of up to 10 pounds
Constant standing, reaching, gripping
Frequent computer and point of sale system use
Frequent bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs including waist level, shoulder level and low level lifts
Occasional exposure to heat and cooking exhaust
Why Work For Us
We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be
We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work
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