Gelson's Kitchen Counter employee

Gelson’s Markets is recognized as one of the nation’s premiere supermarket chains, founded in 1951 as an

extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Each location is singularly recognized as the

area’s best market for superior products and exceptional service. Exceptional customer service skills are important

to ensure our ability to fulfill our mission statement : “To make shopping anywhere else unacceptable for consumers who value quality products, cleanliness, convenience, and personal service.” Gelson’s is always looking for friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy serving the public in a retail setting.

The Gelson's Kitchen Counter employee is first in line to make a great impression on our customers and is responsible for ensuring a positive customer service experience. As an entry level Counter employee, you will be responsible for assisting customers with fresh deli items from our gourmet salads case, prepared hot foods case, the slicing and packaging of carving cart proteins and preparing ordered items such as custom made sandwiches. The Counter employee will be expected to use an electric slicer to slice fresh meats and cheeses ordered by our customers. You may also be asked to prepare and package items for sale in pre-packed areas including sandwiches, salads and side dishes.

Although not needed, experience within the food service or restaurant industry is preferred. The Gelson's Kitchen Counter position is an entry level position where all necessary functions will be trained.

Opportunities for growth include, but are not limited to, Assistant Kitchen Department Manager, Salad Bar and Hot Foods preparation.

Physical requirements :

Continuous hand manipulation including, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Reaching above and at shoulder level frequently

Standing up to 6 hours per day

Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working near hazardous machinery (Slicer, mixer, knives)

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes and cleaning solvents

Exposure to noise (Saw in meat department)

Exposure to extremes in temperature (Deli coolers, freezer, ovens, steam table. hot water)

Working at heights (Stocking supplies)

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.25