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Overview

About Safeway: 

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. 

A day in the life of a Deli Clerk: 

Love cooking? Our Deli clerks play an important role in ensuring our customers always are able to find the freshest hot and ready to eat meals that Safeway offers. Food Safety is a top priority to our 
customers and all of our Deli employees do their best to uphold the highest standards that are in place. Full training is provided for this position.

Job Description

Experience 

No previous experienced required 

Key Responsibilities 

Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations  Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner  Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs  Process 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  Use of commercial power equipment, including slicers, fryers and ovens  Writing product orders  Receiving and rotation of product  Filling product showcases 

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

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<li>  Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged  Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only) 

Physical Requirements 

(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)  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 

Why work for us: 

We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work

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