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The Local Market | 807 Eastanallee Ave. Athens, TN 37303 Join the Team at The Local Market! The Local Market is looking for friendly, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our team as a Deli Associate/Cook . Our team members help create a welcoming experience for every customer by providing excellent service, maintaining a clean and well-stocked store, accurately handling purchases, and preparing fresh, quality food. Depending on the needs of the location, your experience, and your assigned position, you may work primarily in the retail area, the deli, or assist in both areas. If you enjoy staying active, helping customers, and being part of a team, we would love to meet you! What You'll Do Deli and Food-Service Responsibilities Greet deli customers, answer questions, and provide prompt and friendly service. Prepare, cook, portion, package, label, and display food according to company recipes and standards. Prepare breakfast and lunch items while following established cooking times, procedures, and production levels. Stock and maintain the hot bar, grab-and-go areas, pastry case, sweets table, and other food displays. Monitor product levels and prepare additional items as needed to keep food available, fresh, and appealing. Check and record cooking, holding, cooling, and equipment temperatures as required. Follow proper handwashing, glove use, date-coding, food-rotation, time-and-temperature, and food-storage procedures. Safely operate fryers, ovens, warmers, slicers, and other food-service equipment after receiving the required training. Clean and sanitize food-preparation surfaces, utensils, dishes, equipment, floors, and service areas. Follow wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures and complete required cleaning and food-safety logs. Properly hold, rotate, mark down, or dispose of food according to company procedures. Assist with opening, meal-period transitions, closing, stocking, and other deli duties as assigned. What We're Looking For A friendly and helpful attitude toward customers and coworkers. Dependable attendance and the ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. Ability to accurately handle money, count change, and perform basic math. Willingness to learn register, food-service, safety, and store-operating procedures. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete required documentation. Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety, transaction accuracy, and customer service. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Availability to work a variable schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous cashier, retail, convenience-store, restaurant, deli, kitchen, or food-service experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided. Physical and Work Requirements Team members must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, stoop, twist, and use their hands to operate equipment, stock merchandise, prepare food, and complete cleaning tasks. The position may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling merchandise, food products, supplies, trash, and equipment. Employees may work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to changing temperatures, cooking equipment, vehicle traffic, fuel odors, cleaning products, food allergens, and wet or slippery surfaces. Deli assignments require compliance with all applicable food-safety, sanitation, glove-use, and hair-restraint requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Why Work With Us? Full-time and part-time opportunities Hands-on training Opportunities to learn both retail and food-service operations A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment Respectful workplace for all employees at every level

Benefits Provided:

Fuel and Store Discount at all The Local Market locations Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HAS), Accident, Critical Illness, Virtual Telehealth Services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Travel Assistance Services, and Employee Discounts Ready to join The Local Market team? Apply today! The Local Market is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Athens, TN 37303 (Required)

Work Location:

In person