DELI CLERK - RENTON

About Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

To thrive at Uwajimaya, you should embody our core competencies:

• Functional/Technical Skills: You possess the necessary functional and technical knowledge to perform your job at a high level.

• Customer Focus: You are dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements, using feedback for improvements, and building effective relationships based on trust and respect.

• Action Oriented: You enjoy working hard, are full of energy for challenging tasks, and seize opportunities with minimal planning.

• Peer Relationships: You can find common ground with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and are seen as a cooperative team player who encourages collaboration.

• Self-Development: You are committed to continuous self-improvement, adapt to different situations, and work to develop your strengths while addressing weaknesses.

We offer:

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment

• Competitive starting wages

• Employee discounts on food and gift items

• Paid holidays from day one

• Excellent health benefits

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Long term disability

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Supplemental insurance options available

Position Summary:

The Deli Clerk at Uwajimaya prioritizes excellent customer service by providing unparalleled interaction, product knowledge, and assistance in food preparation.

Position’s Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service with a friendly and approachable demeanor.

• Greet customers warmly, assist with inquiries, and offer recommendations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing deli department.

• Ensure adherence to health department and company policies to maintain a safe environment for both dining and workplace activities.

• Take and fulfill customer orders while adhering to portion control guidelines.

• Monitor and communicate low or attention-needed product levels to cooks.

• Ensure accurate wrapping, labeling, pricing, logging, and dating of products; remove expired items.

• Prepare and package deli food condiments for cold and hot cases.

• Operate the cash register following Cashier Guidelines & Procedures, maintaining stocked supplies.

• Continuously enhance product knowledge to improve customer service and satisfaction.

• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $21.00/hr., Depending on Experience.

Uwajimaya participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Please review the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster before proceeding with your application.

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) (PDF, 322.73 KB)

E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior retail experience and knowledge of Asian products, preferred.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Basic math proficiency, familiarity with ten-key/calculator, and comfortable using computers.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying shifts.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and proactively work independently.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.