Juice Bar / Deli Service Counter

Juice Bar / Deli Service Counter

Burnsville, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=13750CountyRoad11BurnsvilleMNUSA55337)

Job Type

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 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