Deli Counter Associate

Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and team-oriented Deli Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of our Deli Department, serving customers delicious foods, preparing daily fresh items, and maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, take food orders, slice meats and cheeses to specific requests, and pack products neatly.
• Food Preparation: Prepare deli items such as sandwiches, salads, rotisserie chickens, hot meals, and other ready-to-eat products following company recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Merchandising & Restocking: Keep deli display cases fully stocked, well-organized, and visually appealing. Monitor expiration dates closely using the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method.
• Sanitation & Food Safety: Maintain strict cleanliness standards. Clean, sanitize, and disassemble slicers, prep tables, display cases, and cooking equipment according to health department guidelines.
• Inventory & Temperature Control: Monitor deli case temperatures regularly, log food safety temperature checks, and assist with inventory stock counts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in a grocery deli, restaurant, or food service environment is preferred, but willing to train candidates with a great attitude!
• Skills: Comfortable operating (or learning to operate) deli slicers, scales, ovens, and fryers safely.
• Service Mindset: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to [20–30 lbs] regularly.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Certifications: Local Food Handler's certification/permit

Pay: $31.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person