Deli Clerk
About The Position
As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide a welcoming, friendly, and efficient customer experience. You help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; slice meats; and prepare grab-and-go options. You also keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining organized displays, and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The work involves restocking, taking orders, and using food preparation equipment in an active, fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Duties and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be 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 skills for taking orders in person or by phone.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain workflow and service speed in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior food service or customer service experience.
- Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
- Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
- Experience with cash handling and register systems.
Responsibilities
- Help customers select deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, and take orders in person or by phone.
- Prepare deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning items.
- Prepare hot and cold foods and grab-and-go options.
- Keep the department stocked, clean, and organized, including maintaining display cases.
- Monitor product freshness and temperature.
- Accurately label and price products and complete orders.
- Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, where applicable.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Associate discounts.
- Training, career growth, and development support.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
- Vacation and paid time off.
- Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
