Overview

Join a dynamic food service team specializing in cured meats and charcuterie. This role centers on preparing, presenting, and maintaining high-quality salumi offerings while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail/food environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and slice cured meats using manual and electric slicers to specified portion sizes and presentation standards.
Arrange and present charcuterie platters and deli displays, ensuring attractive layout and correct labeling.
Manage inventory of salumi products: receive deliveries, rotate stock, monitor expiry dates, and record wastage.
Ensure food safety and hygiene by following HACCP procedures, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work surfaces, and maintaining temperature controls.
Assist customers with product selection, provide recommendations, explain provenance and flavor profiles, and support tasting sessions when applicable.
Support ordering and supplier communication by reporting stock levels, product performance, and special orders to supervisors.
Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to fulfill orders, accommodate special requests, and maintain service flow during peak periods.
Maintain accurate documentation for receipts, prep logs, and compliance checks.
Participate in training and menu development by suggesting new products or improvements and keeping up to date with salumi trends.

Skills and Qualifications

Proven experience working with cured meats, charcuterie, or deli operations (associate-level experience preferred).
Proficient slicer operation with demonstrated knife skills and portion control.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards and practical experience implementing HACCP or equivalent procedures.
Good inventory management skills and familiarity with stock rotation and ordering processes.
Customer service orientation with the ability to communicate product information clearly and professionally.
Attention to detail for presentation, labeling, and record-keeping.
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling tasks safely.
Language skills: professional working proficiency in Maltese and English.
Team player who can collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
Relevant food handling certification or willingness to obtain certification is desirable.

Salumiere

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