PT Deli Sales Associate at Hannaford Supermarkets in Gardner, MA

Summary: Hannaford Supermarkets is a well-established grocery chain that emphasizes local produce and sustainable practices. The PT Deli Sales Associate role involves providing exceptional customer service, preparing deli products, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Responsibilities: - Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products - Deliver outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations - Slice, cut, prepare, weigh and package products according to established standards and quality goals - Preparing multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining customer service and quality standards - Supporting and Assist Service Counter - Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy - Achieve productivity standards as outlined in Management Planning - Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department - Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy - Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned Required Qualifications: - Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills - Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment - Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job - Ability to multi task and prioritize in a fast paced environment - Must meet minimum age requirements - Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations - Pre-requisite to this job would be Deli Service Case Associate training - Lift up to 15 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally - Reach to shoulder lifting 20 lbs. frequently and overhead occasionally - Push/pull 3-15 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally - Perform repetitive grasping, hand and arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift - Meet volume activity standards established for the department - Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level - Use hands to operate controls, feel objects and use tools to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean produce - Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products - Tolerate working in hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time Preferred Qualifications: - Deli, restaurant or food service experience helpful but not required Required Skills: Deli Service Case Associate training, Product knowledge in deli/prepared foods