Hot Foods Clerk / PT - Washington Courthouse, OH

PurposeThe Hot Foods Clerk is responsible for preparing and maintaining the deli's hot food offerings while ensuring food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position assists with food production, repackaging and pricing leftover products for retail sales, receiving deliveries, maintaining cleanliness throughout the department, and providing customer service during busy periods.Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of hot deli foods using fryers, ovens and other kitchen equipment.Monitor food quality, appearance, freshness, and temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety standards.Maintain stocked hot food displays throughout the day.Rework approved leftover hot foods into cold-case products according to company procedures.Package, label, date and price products for sale in the cold case.Slice, weigh, package, and label meats, cheeses, salads, and other deli productsRotate inventory and monitor products expiration dates to minimize waste.Receive and unload truck deliveries.Verify incoming shipments and stock products in designated storage areas.Organize coolers, freezers, and storage areas to maintain cleanliness and efficiency.Clean and sanitize fryers, cooking equipment, food preparation surfaces, display cases, and work areas.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.Assist customers with product selection, questions, and special requests.Provide prompt service during peak business hours and support other deli team members as needed.Operate scales, labeling equipment, and point-of-sale systems when required.Perform additional duties as assigned by department management.

About You

Must be 18 years of ageHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous food service, deli, kitchen, or fryer experience preferred but not requiredAbility to follow recipes, food handling procedures, and safety guidelinesAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Dependable, punctual, and team orientedProficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionMust be able to read, write and speak in EnglishDemonstrate effective oral and written communicationMust be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance noticeMust adhere to safety standardsMust adhere to a uniform dress code

Competencies

Speed & Simplicity: Simplifies tasks and routines by following procedures and suggesting small, sensible improvementsAction Oriented: Takes initiative to meet objectivesDrives Results: Pushes self to achieve goals and resultsCommunicates Effectively: Delivers clear messages and adapts communication to different situations and people

Our ValuesAbility to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) - the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity in order to deliver the best outcomeHeart (emotion) - the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellencePerformance Excellence (mindset) - clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountabilityRespect (philosophy) - taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 50-80 pounds

Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of timeAbility to work safely around hot cooking equipment, fryers and sharp utensilsRequires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of timeRegularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks

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