Deli Associate

***YOU PICK THE DAYS YOU WORK! Hours are 9:30am to 3:00pm***

***Location - Virginia Beach Aquarium***

About Us:

As the "go-to" caterer in the Coastal Virginia area for more than twenty-seven years, The Gourmet Gang has built an unmatched reputation for producing distinctive events and providing high quality, handcrafted menus that are as creative as they are delicious.

Our six gourmet lunch bistros offer imaginative flavors and top-quality ingredients that delight our "regulars" and our new guests alike. In addition, our professional full-service event catering has been a part of our area's most notable soirees, galas and corporate events.

About You:

• Providing excellent customer service brings you joy.
• You are knowledgeable about food and comfortable talking about preparation methods and ingredients.
• You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it.'
• You are not afraid to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes.
• You want to be a part of a growing company that values their employees.

How You Will Make An Impact:

We are looking for a Deli Associate for our Virginia Beach Aquarium location. Depending on your assigned station, you may be responsible for taking orders, running the cash register, answering the phone, expediting orders, or salad and sandwich preparation. Some typical tasks would be:

Salad & Sandwich Prep:

• Stock stations with ingredients and refill as needed; portion out sides into containers.
• Prepare and package salads and sandwiches according to set recipes.

Customer Service/Cashier:

• Greet customers with a warm and welcoming attitude.
• Assist walk-in customers with information and suggestions about menu items and catering offerings.
• Operate the cash register and POS system to process transactions efficiently and accurately.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Responsible for wiping down tables, refilling the ice and syrup in the soda dispenser, and general cleanliness of the front of the store.
• During down times, prep paper goods (catering boxes, sandwich paper, stickers for containers, etc.) as well as par out salad dressings and sauces.

Customer Service/Phones:

• Assist customers over the phone by providing information and suggestions about menu items and catering offerings and taking orders.
• During down times, prep paper goods (catering boxes, sandwich paper, stickers for containers, etc.) as well as par out salad dressings and sauces.

Expediting:

• Pull orders together, ensuring the food is up to standard and correct condiments and paper goods are included.

All Staff:

• Participate in opening and closing procedures, including doing dishes, mopping, replenishing paper items in the bathroom, taking out trash, and miscellaneous tasks assigned by the manager.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations, including stepping in to other roles, as needed.

The Good Stuff:

• Base pay + tip pool averages between $17-19/hr
• Daytime only hours!
• Free Employee Shift Meal as well as an additional 40% deli discount
• Growth opportunities - learn and cross train
• 6 paid holidays and 96 hours of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available after 60 days
• 401(k) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans available

Need some extra cash?!? Opportunities available to train and become certified as a Gang Server, Bartender, or Setup/Take Down Crew and be added to our Catering Staff. Work a couple events, make some tips, and earn some extra money....WE ALL WIN!