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; take orders; and provide friendly, efficient service. You also stock the department, prepare hot and cold items, maintain organized and clean displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. The work involves restocking, serving customers, and using food preparation equipment in an active, fast-paced environment. The role requires following food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines. Work may involve standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Responsibilities, duties, and skills may vary by store; the official job description is provided during the application process.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to operate slicers and food preparation equipment following training and 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.
- Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and completing orders.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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 and register system experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers in selecting deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, and take orders in person or by phone.
- Prepare deli products by slicing, assembling, and portioning; prepare hot and cold items and grab-and-go options.
- Stock products and maintain clean, organized, and visually consistent displays.
- Monitor product freshness and temperature.
- Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, as applicable.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines.
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).
- Vacation and paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.
- Sick pay accrued based on hours worked.
- PTO/vacation pay accrued based on hours worked.
- Paid holidays (between 7 and 9 days annually).
- Bereavement pay.
- Retirement benefits, including 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
