Food Service Clerk
About The Position
As a Food Service Clerk, no one day is ever the same. You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of gourmet and hot case food items. You take great care in preparing delicious food that will keep our customers returning to the store time and time again. You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our food scales, fryers, ovens, and/or cash registers. As a Food Service Clerk, you guide, inspire, and make every guest’s visit memorable. If you have smiles to share, we'd love to have you on our team. Another slice of the role is keeping the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day. You’ll prepare hot and cold items, maintain organized displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. Between restocking, taking orders, and working with equipment, the day stays active, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys staying busy in a fast‑paced environment.
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
- Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone
- Food Preparation Skills: Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning
- Product Knowledge: Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
- Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed
- Merchandising Awareness: Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
- Cash Handling: Processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems (varies by location)
- Operational Awareness: Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
- Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with changing customer demand
- Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, lifting product up to 35lbs, and working in varying temperatures
Nice To Haves
- Prior food service or customer service experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Preparing hot and cold food items
- Maintaining organized displays
- Monitoring product freshness and temperature
- Restocking department items
- Taking orders
- Operating food scales, fryers, ovens, and cash registers
- Preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning
- Processing transactions and making accurate change
- Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
- Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
Benefits
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging
- Competitive Wages paid weekly
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Sick pay
- PTO/Vacation pay
- Paid holidays
- 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
