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Juice Bar / Deli Service Counter

Burnsville, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=13750+County+Road+11+Burnsville+MN+USA+55337)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

At Valley Natural Foods, we are dedicated to providing our community with the freshest juices, smoothies, and deli creations. Our mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle by offering a variety of nutritious and delicious options. We believe in the power of fresh ingredients and exceptional customer service.

Join our team as a Juice Bar / Deli Service Counter employee. Qualified applicants will enjoy interacting with the public and have open availability. This position requires applicants to work weekend hours. Previous food service and/or barista experience will be given strongest preference.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive benefits package for all employees including: competitive wages, PTO, 401(k) and a 20% employee discount on healthy groceries every day! A more comprehensive benefits package for full time employees is available, which includes access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Long- and Short-Term Disability insurance.

Juice Bar, Deli Service Counter, Grab and Go, and Bakery Case Operations

• Provides great service to all customers by greeting them immediately and adding on to sales

• Prepare sandwiches to order and serve customers from cold deli cases

• Prepare fresh juices, smoothies, coffee drinks and tea, operating juicer and espresso machine

• Clean and prep vegetables and fruits

• Accurately and efficiently operate cash register and process customer payment

• Operate scale and accurately weigh and label deli case items

• Offer samples, suggestions and ways to prepare products and call for backup as needed

• Ensure freshness of deli items by rotating and by keeping batches separate by date

• Label or sign items with price and ingredients when required by established standards

• Promote Membership benefits with non-members and assist in preparation of catering orders when necessary

• Follow food preparation/food handling sanitation procedures in compliance with Health Department regulations

• Maintain proper levels of inventory in Grab-and-Go case to ensure that is well stocked and faced

• Pull old or low-quality items, record and properly dispose of them, following established procedures

• Operate to maintain deli meat slicer per customer’s order

• Prepare items for salad bar according to checklists

• Ensure adequate condiments, utensils and containers at salad bar/hot bar

• Continue training with new team members as necessary

• Call for back-up as needed to minimize wait time for customers

Business Operations, Safety and Compliance

• Alert Management of potential theft or other emergencies

• Wash dishes according to established guidelines

• Maintain work area in sanitary and orderly condition following guidelines set by Deli Management

• Clean up spills immediately and take out trash after shift

• Open and close the department according to checklist standards

• Report customer suggestions, comments, complaints to Deli Management

• Keep department equipment in working order and advise Deli Management of equipment problems

• Attend Deli staff meetings and other assigned training requirements

• Identifies self as employee by being in VNF attire and nametag

• Perform any other duty as assigned by Management Team

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Must be 18+

• Previous customer service and/or cash handling experience

• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment

• English proficiency

• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills

• Able to remain flexible to the changing needs of the business

• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MS Office and POS systems

• Previous juice bar/coffee/Deli bar experience

• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionally

• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time

• Mid-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and operate deli equipment for extended periods of time

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Regular exposure to refrigerated/frozen and hot/humid environments

• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required

• Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies including, but not limited to: gluten, wheat and flours; dairy and soy; meats and shellfish; peanuts and tree nuts

• Ability to work safely with sanitation supplies

Reports To:Deli, Meat & Seafood Manager

Department, Status and Salary:Deli, Part or Full Time, Hourly (At Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability

• Communication/Listening Skills

• Customer Service/Customer Focus

• Integrity/Ethics

• Sense of Urgency/Productivity

• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

Position Specific Competencies

• Product Knowledge

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s employment At Will Law.

Salary Description

Minimum of $16.00 per hour