Deli Production Associate FT

The Deli Production Associate reports directly to Meat Floor Manager.  He/she is responsible for supporting the deli operation through a variety of food prepping tasks.  The Deli Production Associate is also responsible for the cleanliness of prep and cooking equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Handle raw beef, pork, and poultry for the purpose of food prepping.

- Season assorted meats in accordance with company protocol.

- Use smokers and convection ovens to cook assorted meats.

- Use hand wrap machines to seal off product for storage.

- Maintain cleanliness of all utensils and equipment used for food prepping in the deli.

- Obtain a basic knowledge of all meat products for a better customer experience.

- Ensure food safety and health protocols are followed throughout the prepping process.

- Assist with ensuring safe work environment for our employees and a safe customer experience for our customers.

- Maintain a healthy working relationship with peers.

- Demonstrate and support a high level of integrity. Represent Freshfields Farm in a courteous and professional manner while interacting with all customers and coworkers.

- Occasionally use ladders for various purposes throughout the building.

- Occasionally use knives for purposes of cutting/prepping food.

- Assist with any other tasks within the building that require additional manpower.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervising is not an essential responsibility for this job. However, management may temporarily place the associate in charge in some unique situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required. Driver’s License and Food Safety Certification preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions, and protocol manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The associate will also be required to objects that weight as much as 30lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.