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Retail Roamer

CompanyElephants Delicatessen
LocationPortland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 9, 2026
About The Company
Since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen has proudly served our community as Portland's premier catering company and specialty foods retailer. We make all of our great local foods from scratch every day for your eating enjoyment. We've had the pleasure of cooking for so many of you over the years, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to share our passion for good taste. Elephants is committed to providing you and your family with delicious foods, friendly and knowledgeable service, and to reducing our impact on our community and the earth. We're working each day to exceed your expectations, and to engage and delight your senses. Come visit us! We look forward to serving you soon.
About the Role

Description

Full-time/Part-time


Description

Salary: $24.50 - $27.50/hour ($17.50/hour + tips, which average an additional $5-$7/hour) 


FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt 


Schedule: This is a part-time to full-time, on-call position with shifts assigned based on business needs. Complete open availability is required for all days, with hours ranging from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Employees must be willing to work at least 64 hours per pay period. 


Requirements: Current Oregon Food Handler's card ,Current OLCC Permit, Valid Drivers License 


Location & Transportation: This role can be scheduled at any of our retail locations. Reliable transportation is required


About Elephants

A locally owned company since 1979, Elephants Delicatessen pioneered the gourmet food industry in the Pacific Northwest and now has seven Portland-metro area retail locations and a busy catering company, all serving great local foods prepared from scratch. A certified B Corporation, Elephants Delicatessen prides itself on sustainable practices and voluntarily meets a higher standard of transparency and accountability, using the power of business as a force for good.
Elephants Delicatessen is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. What we offer:

  • Employer contributed vacation and sick time
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
  • Free counseling and financial services
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
  • Pet insurance
  • Chance to win employee raffles
  • Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
  • A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection

Elephants Delicatessen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Elephants Delicatessen participates in the E- Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 

Requirements

 What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver warm, helpful customer service and greet and direct guests.
  • Handle cash and customer transactions accurately.
  • Heat, serve, and hold food at proper temperatures according to health codes.
  • Stock and maintain the sales floor, displays, and service areas.
  • Prepare espresso drinks, teas, specialty drinks, and alcoholic beverages as needed.
  • Set up and break down kitchen lines and grill stations.
  • Prep food according to pars and follow proper food storage, labeling, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
  • Assist with dishwashing, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, cleaning equipment, disposing of trash and recycling, and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Work at multiple locations across the Portland area.
  • Communicate waste, equipment repair needs, and operational concerns to supervisors.  


What were looking for:

  • Barista experience preferred but not required
  • Food Handler’s card or ServSafe certification.
  • OLCC certification
  • A genuine passion for hospitality and team development
  • Reliability, accountability, and a collaborative mindset
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Reliable personal vehicle for travel between deli locations.
  • Ability to stand for 8+ hours with occasional breaks and occasionally reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less.

 If you love building strong teams, holding high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you! 


Key Skills
Customer serviceCash handlingFood preparationEspresso preparationFood safetySanitationInventory managementTeam collaborationCommunicationProblem solvingTime managementHospitality
Categories
RetailFood & BeverageCustomer Service & SupportHospitality
Benefits
Vacation timeSick timeMental health services401(k) with 4% company matchTrainingCounseling servicesFinancial servicesDiscounts on foodPet insuranceEmployee rafflesDiscounts at partner companies
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Retail Roamer provides warm customer service, handles transactions, and prepares food and beverages while maintaining cleanliness across multiple retail locations. They are responsible for stocking displays, managing equipment, and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are met.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$25 - $28
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
139
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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