Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market•Costa Mesa, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

If you’d be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking team members who are excited to share their passion for food. The Deli Clerk is responsible for assisting customers, preparing and presenting deli items, maintaining cleanliness, and handling products. Sprouts offers a fast-paced environment in neighborhood grocery stores with a focus on customer service, high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and bulk goods. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture, supported by Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) like 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 and 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.
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.

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

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
Get Paid Every Day! (DailyPay)