Deli Clerk

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Deli Clerk

Meinhardt Fine Foodshas an opening for a Deli Clerk for our South Granville store located in Vancouver, BC. This role is permanent, full-time and reports to the Store Manager.

Meinhardt Fine Foods is Western Canada’s culinary destination. Our goal is to serve up a line of delicious freshly prepared foods, and compelling signature items, all delivered in a fresh and entertaining environment where you will want to “feed your curiosity”.

Meinhardt Fine Foods has been a vibrant part of South Granville since 1996 and boasts some of the best olive oils in the city, a large take-out deli, along with all kinds of unique items sourced from around the world

The successful candidate will be available to work weekends and evenings.

Clerks are responsible for providing fast, friendly service to customers in our busy grocery store.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses, party trays, fresh salads, deli sandwiches and hot and cold entrees

· Ensure excellent food quality, quantity, freshness and presentation

· Stocking displays to ensure adequate levels in the deli department

· Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, covered and rotated

· Keep department continually clean, well maintained and organized

· Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner

Skills and Qualifications:

· Food safe ticket an asset

· Previous retail or customer service experience in a grocery setting an asset

· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

· Physical ability to stand, lift, and handle up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

· Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers

· Willingness and availability to work a variety of shifts, including: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings & Weekends

· Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner

· Able to work independently or in a collaborative team environment

· Proven track record as a self-starter; dedicated and goal orientated

· Demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal & conflict resolution skills

· Ability to ensure compliance of established company policy

· Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written

Our commitment to you:

· Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience

· Automatic pay increases based on the number of hours you have worked

· Flexible work environment to fit almost any schedule

· Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first

· Company matched RRSP Program

· For full time positions: Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Life & Disability

If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!

More than one way to apply:

· Respond to this job ad: apply in confidence to Human Resources

· In person: Drop off your application at the store – 3002 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

· Please attach a resume & cover letter including your work schedule availability

We would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Food Counter Attendants: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Citizen, PR, Work / Study Permit (required)