Deli Clerk

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, we're seeking team members who are excited to share their passion for food. As a Deli Clerk, you will have a role in helping customers make healthy food choices by preparing 'fresh and easy meals' and providing a high level of customer service in one of our most popular departments! Whether you are arranging vegetables or sliced meats for our famous made-to-order sandwiches or helping a customer with their catering order, you are serving our customers with your knowledge of our meats, cheeses, and different items in the Deli department. Working in our Deli Department demands food safety knowledge to properly maintain and manage our high standards. The opportunities for growth in the Deli Department are plentiful with opportunities to learn more about products, equipment, and how to be a customer service expert for our valued customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and easy meals for customers.
• Provide high level of customer service in the Deli department.
• Arrange vegetables and sliced meats for made-to-order sandwiches.
• Assist customers with catering orders.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department.
• Operate slicer, wrapping, and cooking equipment.
• Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.
• Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
• Work in different temperature environments (cooler and freezer).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in grocery, restaurant, or related field.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to answer phones and take special orders.
• Must be able to lift/carry product weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours continuously.
• Ability to clean and sanitize work area.
• Ability to maintain equipment in safe working condition.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases.
• 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.