Deli Clerk
About The Position
As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and create a welcoming customer experience. You help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; slice meats; prepare grab-and-go options; and provide friendly, efficient service. You also keep the department stocked, clean, and organized by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining displays, and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The work includes restocking, taking orders, and operating food-preparation equipment in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Responsibilities, duties, and skills may vary by store; the official job description is provided during the application process. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to operate slicers and food-preparation equipment after training and in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Basic math skills for weighing, portioning, and transactions.
- Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfort standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.
- Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand.
Nice To Haves
- Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.
- Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
- Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot-case items.
- Cash-handling experience with register systems.
Responsibilities
- Help customers select deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, taking orders in person or by phone.
- Prepare deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning items, and prepare grab-and-go options.
- Prepare hot and cold foods.
- Keep the department stocked and maintain clean, organized, and visually consistent displays.
- Monitor product freshness and temperature.
- Weigh, portion, label, and price products accurately, and complete orders accurately.
- Process transactions and provide accurate change using register systems where applicable.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, equipment-safety, and company procedures.
Benefits
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Associate discounts.
- Training, career growth, and development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
- Vacation and paid time off.
- Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
