Deli Clerk

About the role

As a Deli Clerk, your day is centered around preparing fresh food and creating a welcoming experience for customers. You’ll be the first stop for ready‑to‑enjoy items, helping customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items while keeping service friendly and efficient. The role involves slicing meats, preparing grab‑and‑go options, stocking, cleaning, and maintaining product freshness and temperature in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold deli items, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Assist customers in person or by phone, taking orders and providing product recommendations.
• Maintain organized, stocked, and visually appealing display cases.
• Monitor product freshness, temperature, and labeling for safety compliance.
• Restock merchandise throughout the shift and keep the department clean.
• Operate slicers and other food‑preparation equipment safely.
• Process cash and register transactions accurately.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.

Skills

• Clear communication for taking orders and interacting with customers.
• Food preparation expertise, including slicing, assembling, and portioning deli products.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot‑case items.
• Attention to detail for accurate portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion.
• Strong organization and time‑management to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Merchandising awareness to keep displays stocked, clean, and consistent.
• Cash‑handling proficiency with register systems.
• Operational awareness of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Adaptability to a fast‑paced environment with changing customer demand.
• Physical stamina for standing extended periods and lifting up to 35 lb.

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.
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, 401(k) and more).
• Vacation and paid time off.

Our Values

• People first
• Customer driven
• Different perspectives
• Raise the bar
• Act as owners
• One team
• Build belonging
• Committed to a healthy future