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Gourmet Food Associate

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The Dill Pickle Food Co-op Full time

Department: Deli/Kitchen

Reports to: Prepared Foods Manager

Pay Grade: 1

The Dill Pickle Food Co-op is dedicated to providing the finest in sustainable, locally sourced products for our patrons. To achieve this goal, we are in search of individuals who:

Deliver outstanding customer service while on the sales floor, ensuring prompt, friendly, and helpful assistance.

Inform our customers about co-op events, educational opportunities, and the advantages of co-op membership.

Exhibit excellent internal customer service to all team members, fostering a spirit of goodwill.

Contribute to a workplace that is collaborative, respectful, enjoyable, productive, and safe, with a focus on solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service: Welcomes customers on the sales floor, seeks to understand the products and services available, maintains a professional demeanor, and takes responsibility for resolving customer inquiries.

Respect: Engages with all internal and external customers in a respectful manner, avoiding language or actions that could be deemed inappropriate or offensive.

Dependability: Arrives punctually for scheduled shifts and meetings, fulfills commitments, works independently, and accepts accountability for actions.

Adaptability: Embraces change readily and is open to new ideas, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Communication: Communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms, shares information, listens attentively, asks questions, and remains open to others' perspectives.

Integrity: Interacts with customers honestly, takes responsibility for actions, and supports cooperative values.

Productivity: Prioritizes tasks effectively, works efficiently, and strives to meet deadlines.

Teamwork: Welcomes diverse viewpoints, encourages newcomers, and fosters a team-oriented atmosphere.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gourmet Food Associate is responsible for preparing high-quality food items to serve customers at the Deli Counter and restocking the grab-and-go cooler.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Welcome and assist customers with their sandwich selections made to order.
  • Prepare pre-made sandwiches and replenish the Grab and Go cooler.
  • Slice, package, price, and stock meats for the Grab and Go cooler.
  • Prepare and serve fresh smoothies as requested by customers.
  • Offer samples and suggestions to assist customers in their product choices.
  • Maintain informational boards within the department.
  • Relay customer feedback, suggestions, and complaints to the Prepared Foods Manager.
  • Ensure Deli display cases are well-stocked to create a sense of abundance for customers.
  • Maintain the freshness of deli items by rotating inventory and keeping product batches organized by date.
  • Ensure proper labeling of all product descriptions, prices, and ingredients as assigned.
  • Assist with catering orders as needed.
  • Remove soon-to-expire, slow-moving, or low-quality items from shelves; document and dispose of them according to company policy.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Deli counter, display cases, and food preparation areas in compliance with health regulations.
  • Prepare food items in advance for sandwich and smoothie production as per established prep lists.
  • Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as directed by the Deli Lead.
  • Promptly remove trash and perform sweeping and mopping as part of opening and closing duties.
  • Adhere to safety, storage, and labeling procedures when handling or storing products.
  • Notify the Prepared Foods Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs.
  • Participate in periodic inventory assessments.
  • Complete established opening and closing procedures.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience preferred but not mandatory.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not mandatory.
  • Ability to reason and apply logic to resolve common workplace issues.
  • Must pass a local/state/federal background screening.
  • Eligible to work in the USA.
  • Availability to work holidays, evenings, and weekends.
  • Obtain a safe food handling certificate and be capable of training other staff in appropriate procedures.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with good listening abilities and a willingness to ask questions for better understanding.
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift repeatedly for extended periods.
  • Ability to work in varying kitchen temperatures.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work with cleaning supplies and chemicals while using appropriate protective gear.
  • Ability to multitask and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environments described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  1. Occasional Exposure to:
  • Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related).
  • Fumes or airborne particles.
  • Outdoor weather conditions.
  • Extreme cold (non-weather related).
  1. The noise level in the environment is typically moderate.