Deli Lead Hand - Kitsilano

Job summary

The Deli Lead Hand is responsible for directing department workflow, overseeing product ordering and merchandising, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. They must also provide prompt customer service, maintain cleanliness standards, and operate kitchen equipment in compliance with safety policies.

Job details

Choices Markets at Kitsilano currently has an opening for an enthusiastic, food-loving Deli Lead Hand with demonstrated leadership skills! This is a full time position . Applicants should be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include: directing workflow and overseeing the department; ordering, receiving and merchandising product effectively as directed by store management; serving customers promptly with a positive attitude; preparing and cooking a variety of hot and cold foodstuffs; keeping the deli cases stocked; rotating items to ensure freshness and excellent quality; running a till to serve customers; operating various kitchen appliances and equipment in adherence to OH&S policies; and cleaning workspaces and retail areas as required. The ideal employee for this position is: mature and responsible, with demonstrated leadership skills; driven to bring out the best in people; engaging and positive, with a flexible approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude; service-oriented, and comfortable talking to customers; experienced in a retail deli setting; creative, intuitive and willing to share ideas; hardworking and a good team player; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs; and willing and able to stand on their feet all day. If you like the idea of getting to know your customers in your neighborhood grocery store, apply below today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Store discount Vision care Work Location: In person Starting Wage: 19.75/hour

What you’ll do

The Deli Lead Hand is responsible for directing department workflow, overseeing product ordering and merchandising, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. They must also provide prompt customer service, maintain cleanliness standards, and operate kitchen equipment in compliance with safety policies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated leadership experience in a retail deli setting and possess a positive, service-oriented attitude. Applicants must be physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Dental care • Extended health care • Store discount • Vision care

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Customer service
• Food preparation
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Workflow management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Retail operations
• Workflow Management
• Positivity
• Management
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Optometry
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Deli Lead
• Fast Food / Counter Worker
• Kitchen Helpers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers