Deli Associate

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Customer Service: Greeting customers, taking orders, offering samples, and providing product recommendations.
• Food Preparation: Slicing deli meats and cheeses, assembling sandwiches, preparing party trays, and managing hot foods like rotisserie chicken.
• Butchering:  Beef, chicken and pork for display case and restaurant. 
• Sanitation & Safety: Cleaning equipment (slicers, knives, counters), ensuring proper food temperatures, following safety regulations, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Merchandising: Stocking display cases, rotating products for freshness, and updating price tags.
• Inventory Management: Receiving deliveries, checking in orders, and managing inventory levels.  

   

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Customer Service Focus: Strong communication skills and a polite demeanor.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate deli machinery (slicers, scales, ovens) and basic math for weighing/pricing items.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for long periods.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of health department guidelines (food handler’s permit required)
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and work varied shifts, including weekends