Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market•Lathrop, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Deli Clerk to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, the company is looking for team members passionate about food. The Deli Clerk is responsible for assisting customers with healthy food choices, preparing and presenting deli items, maintaining cleanliness, and managing product displays. The role involves operating various deli equipment and adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Sprouts Farmers Market emphasizes customer service, offering high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and bulk goods in a friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture, supported by Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) such as Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts, which celebrate diversity and empower team members.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working in grocery, restaurant, or related field; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Be dependable and reliable
Have and show an outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends and holidays
Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
Be able to answer phones and take special orders
Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60”, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours
Must be able to stand for up to 4 hour continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift
Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit

Responsibilities

Assisting customers in making healthy food choices by preparing “fresh and easy meals”
Providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Deli items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Deli department area
Filling, maintaining, and rotating products and displays
Preparing special orders and party trays
Operating meat and cheese slicers, ovens, microwaves, cutting tools, scales, and other deli equipment following company standards and procedures
Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary deli area and equipment including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazardous debris from floor, and sweeping
Receiving, inspecting, and logging products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assisting in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition
Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations; achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
Be able to work in different temperature environments (cooler and freezer)
Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free