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Made-to-Order Sales Associate — DeLallo Italian Marketplace
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
DeLallo Italian Marketplace is excited to announce the grand opening of our new Made-to-Order Department, and we are looking for friendly, energetic, customer-focused Made-to-Order Sales Associates to join our team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, talking about great food, and helping customers select fresh, high-quality Italian marketplace items in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Position Summary
Made-to-Order Sales Associates will work in our new made-to-order area, assisting customers with menu selections, answering questions, taking orders, helping present products, and creating a welcoming customer experience.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, dependable, professional, and comfortable engaging with customers. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys food, customer service, sales, and being part of a new and exciting department.
Schedule
Made-to-Order Sales Associate positions may be available as full-time or part-time. All positions require weekend availability.
To meet business needs, some employees may be required to come in early to help prepare the store for opening. Shifts may begin at 5:00 AM or earlier, based on department needs.
Major holidays are off with pay.
Responsibilities
Greet customers in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner
Assist customers with made-to-order menu selections and product questions
Take customer orders accurately and communicate order details clearly
Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced food service environment
Use product knowledge to recommend items and help customers make selections
Help maintain clean, attractive, and well-stocked service areas
Package, label, and present made-to-order items according to department standards
Support the made-to-order team during busy periods
Follow food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Communicate customer needs, product questions, or service concerns to management
Support grocery, kitchen, deli, bakery, and marketplace departments as needed
Qualifications
Previous customer service, retail, grocery, food service, restaurant, deli, bakery, or sales experience is helpful but not required
Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused personality
Strong communication skills
Ability to talk with customers and make helpful product recommendations
Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail when taking and communicating orders
Interest in Italian foods, specialty foods, and high-quality customer service
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and remain active throughout the shift
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
Weekend availability is required
Skills Required
- Previous customer service, retail, grocery, food service, restaurant, deli, bakery, or sales experience
- Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused personality
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to talk with customers and make helpful product recommendations
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail when taking and communicating orders
- Interest in Italian foods, specialty foods, and high-quality customer service
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and remain active throughout the shift
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Weekend availability
- Willingness to work early morning shifts (shifts may begin at 5:00 AM or earlier)
What We Do
The George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. Founded in 1950, the company is dedicated to offering authentic flavors and high-quality products, including artisan pasta, olive oils, and charcuterie. With its own olive orchard and multiple production facilities, DeLallo distributes its gourmet Italian pantry essentials and curated gift collections to customers across the United States.
