PT Deli Sales Associate at Hannaford Supermarkets in Athol, MA

Summary: Hannaford Supermarkets is a local market with a rich history in fresh produce, committed to sustainability and local sourcing. They are seeking a Deli Sales Associate to perform duties related to the deli service counter, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while providing excellent customer service.

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, Food Preparation, Food Safety