Deli Clerk - Sobeys, Kenora

About this opportunity

If you're exploring Sobeys jobs in Kenora, this Deli Clerk position at Safeway offers an excellent entry point into a rewarding retail career. Sobeys Inc. is a proudly Canadian company, serving the food shopping needs of communities across all 10 provinces. With approximately 1,500 stores under various retail banners, including Safeway, Sobeys is dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians through exceptional food and shopping experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for Sobeys jobs Kenora seekers looking to join a leading national grocer.

As a Deli Clerk at our Safeway store in Kenora, you'll play a vital role in ensuring customers always find the freshest hot and ready-to-eat meals. This position is perfect for individuals who love food and are passionate about delivering superior customer service. Full training is provided, making this one of the most sought-after jobs in Kenora for those starting their career in food retail. Join our team and contribute to a collective passion for quality and service.

Key duties

In this dynamic deli role, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure our customers enjoy a top-tier shopping experience and access to delicious, safe food. Your day will involve:

• Upholding and complying with company procedures, standards, and policies in all situations
• Greeting customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrating superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Processing cash register payments by cash, cheque, credit card, gift card, and debit
• Offering samples to customers
• Hot and cold food preparation, including sandwiches, chickens, salads, soups, and specialty trays
• Using commercial power equipment, including slicers, fryers, and ovens
• Writing product orders
• Receiving and rotation of product
• Filling product showcases

What you'll bring

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and contribute to a positive team environment. While no previous experience is required, certain qualities will help you excel in this retail role:

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Possess strong customer service qualities
• Works in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours
• Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat (an asset)
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged

This role also involves some physical demands to ensure the smooth operation of our deli department:

• Constant lifting of up to 10 pounds
• Constant standing, reaching, gripping
• Frequent computer and point of sale system use
• Frequent bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs including waist level, shoulder level, and low level lifts
• Occasional exposure to heat and cooking exhaust

What's on offer

Joining Sobeys means becoming part of an award-winning organization renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work. We believe in investing in our employees and fostering a supportive atmosphere where you can advance your career. Here’s what you can expect:

• Regular pay increases for hourly employees
• Flexible scheduling options
• A comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees, including employer-funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and a pension plan
• The chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry
• Opportunities to enhance your skill set and learn from experts
• An inclusive work environment committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process