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’re often the first stop for something ready to enjoy, helping customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items while keeping service friendly and efficient. From slicing meats to preparing grab‑and‑go options, your work helps keep customers coming back. 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh food and creating a welcoming customer experience
• Assisting customers with selections of deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items
• Slicing meats and preparing grab‑and‑go options
• Keeping the department stocked, clean, and ready
• Preparing hot and cold items
• Maintaining organized displays
• Monitoring product freshness and temperature
• Restocking inventory
• Taking customer orders (in person or by phone)
• Operating deli equipment (slicers, food preparation tools) following safety guidelines

Skills

• 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 35 lbs, and working in varying temperatures

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
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred

Schedule

Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training,