Deli Lead (FT) Near West Store Job Bloomington area,Indiana USA,Retail

Bloomingfoods has been a community-owned cooperative (co-op) grocery store since 1976
. In 1975, a group of people created a business with a local focus to bring great food that could not be found elsewhere. We remain dedicated to good food and good health, excellent customer service, local and regional producers, and giving back to the community. Food issues are central to our focus, and we strive to keep folks up-to-date on what is happening in our community and the world.

Our

Mission

Bloomingfoods promotes healthy, high-quality, sustainable, and environmentally-sound products at a fair price. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture, artisanal producers of local products, and delicious regional foods are a few of the things that set us apart. Our purpose and mission are:

To promote and encourage interest in the local growing of food crops and to provide for the consumers of Southern Indiana locally grown, nutritious food.
To educate the community to the economic, social, and other beneficial values inherent in organizing community services, and in offering locally produced consumer goods and food.
To help provide low-cost food and consumer services to low-income owner-members of the Co-op and the local community as a whole whenever possible.

About the role

PURPOSE: To support the Deli Manager in performing the daily operations in the deli category of a retail location. To assist in meeting the goals and objectives set by the Store Manager while making each customer’s experience exceptional.

What you'll do

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide internal and external customers with excellent service at all times.
Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service in all areas according to established customer service vision and standards.
Use appropriate and professional language, behavior, appearance, and overall conduct with or in the presence of customers, vendors, and store personnel according to BCS and store policies.
Educate non-member customers about the co-op business model, mission, values, and the advantages of cooperative ownership.

RECEIVING, PROCESSING, AND STOCKING

Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, expiration dates, and overall quality and report issues to the Department Manager.
Unload, process, and sign for deliveries as necessary.
Stock displays according to established schematics.
Cull short-date, damaged, or low quality items and follow established recording and disposal procedures.
Maintain well-organized displays, ensuring items are properly rotated, faced, and that fixtures are clean.
Ensure accuracy of price labeling and signage; report discrepancies to POS.
Follow established systems to ensure proper storage, handling and backstock-to-shelf rotation of all items.

OPERATIONS

Assist in the coordination of department productivity according to store needs.
Order according to location purchasing and contract guidelines and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
Maintain systems, staffing, and record keeping for receiving deliveries.
Ensure adequate amount of tools and production supplies.
Ensure all retail displays are attractive and product is abundant and front & faced.
Ensure accurate signage, pricing, and labeling.
Follow standard operating procedures to meet OSHA, health department, Organic, HAACP, COOL, and other relevant standards.
Maintain the food bar and self-service areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met and displays look fresh, appetizing, and abundant.
Maintain organized and efficient food prep areas to ensure timely delivery of orders.
Use standard operating procedures at all times to ensure employee safety and product integrity.
Pursue continuing education opportunities when available and appropriate.

LOCATION DUTIES

Ensure carts and baskets are available to customers in designated areas.
Perform various cleaning and maintenance duties including the retail floor, dining areas, restrooms, and facility grounds.
Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day and ensure adequate supplies of tissue and towels.
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and immediately report deviations from established norms.
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