POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares deli food items for sale with a primary focus on fry station operations and dishwashing duties. Supports deli operations by maintaining food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards while providing efficient service to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare and cook fried deli items according to established recipes, procedures, and food safety standards.
   
• Operate fryers safely, including proper oil handling, filtering, and temperature control.
   
• Prepare hot and cold deli items for display cases and customer orders.
   
• Ensure hot food items are properly stocked, rotated, and maintained for quality and freshness.
   
• Assist customers by answering questions regarding deli food items, preparation methods, and handling.
   
• Bag, wrap, and package customer orders and special requests.
   
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, pans, and food preparation equipment.
   
• Maintain cleanliness of fry station, prep areas, shelves, cases, coolers, and back-of-house areas.
   
• Stock, face, and rotate deli items to maintain freshness and proper presentation.
   
• Stamp, mark, or tag merchandise with correct pricing as needed.
   
• Monitor product quality and remove outdated or unsellable items; obtain credit for product when applicable.
   
• Review and maintain accurate pricing structure within the deli department.
   
• Follow all Island Market procedures, food safety guidelines, and workplace safety standards.
   
• Perform any and all other assigned tasks.
   
• Understand that this job description is a fair representation of the duties and does not encompass all aspects of the position.
   

Job Qualifications / Required Skills / Key Competencies

• Experience in a deli, kitchen, or similar food-service environment preferred
   
• Ability to work safely around hot equipment and cleaning chemicals
   
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
   
• Strong time management and organizational skills
   
• Attention to cleanliness, food quality, and safety
   
• Ability to calculate discounts and percentages
   
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
   
• Good analytical and organizational skills
   
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
   

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to heat, dust, odors, oil, fumes, moisture, and noise
   
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift objects up to 50 lbs
   
• Work includes prolonged periods in kitchen and dishwashing areas