Deli Clerk

We work hard to create a fair, fun and considerate workplace with excellent pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Other employee benefits include a 20% employee discount, paid 30-minute lunch, free Co‑op ownership, 30% discount on Wellness supplements, a quarterly profit share, a monthly $50 raffle for those who choose alternative transportation (carpool, walk or bike to work) and holiday gifts.

As a team member, you’ll learn a lot – about the great products we carry, the community organizations we support and you’ll meet wonderful people along the way. Briar Patch has an open door to leadership and it’s not uncommon for employees to “climb the ladder” and grow a career at the Co‑op.

Review our current job openings and the descriptions, then apply! Interested in part‑time but don’t see it listed below? We’re flexible! Just let us know on your application.

Location
:
Grass Valley, CA

Job : 220-225

# of Openings
: 2

Deli Clerk - FT 40 hrs per wk

Department
:
Deli

Reports To
:
Food Services Manager

FLSA Status
:
Non‑exempt

Salary Level
: $17.00 - $24.00/hr

Responsible to meet the needs of customers by providing prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous service. Full time position available, opening & closing shifts (schedules vary Monday through Sunday).

• Customer Service
  • Utilize knowledge of natural foods and customer service skills to respond to customer inquiries and needs
  • Merchandises and promotes store products and cooperates as a team member
  • Keeps informed of membership issues and promote membership whenever possible.
• Counter Service
  • Take food orders from customers and assist in the sales of Deli products;
  • Maintain a clean and attractive Deli case display;
  • Assist cooks in rotating stock and learn the basics of food preparation and sanitation;
  • Ability to multi‑task and work other stations;
  • Assist in keeping the Deli and kitchen area clean;
  • Assist in stocking and maintain products on Deli shelves.
  • Follow the prescribed opening, closing and stocking procedures.
• Department Maintenance
  • Maintain a clean and healthy work environment
  • Attend staff meetings as required
  • Take on other duties as assigned.

• Protect the safety of self, co‑worker's, and Briar Patch Co‑op patrons at all times.
• Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
• Report safety‑related accidents and incidents at once to supervisor.
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Prior experience working in a restaurant and/or deli preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or electronic form.

• Knowledge of Internet software
• Inventory software
• Order processing systems
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing software

• Stand for majority of shift
• Walk
• Sit
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate to high level of noise and major changes in temperature.

• Contribute to sustainability efforts at Briar Patch that support a sustainable community through:
• Minimizing waste by reducing and reusing materials and resources when possible.
• Proper recycling and composting.

• Value and support a work environment that includes people of different identities from diverse backgrounds