Deli Clerk

Brookshire Grocery Company; Bergen; On-site; NOK 236,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is hiring for a deli associate to prepare hot and cold foods and support customer service. You will handle slicing, packaging, labeling, and presentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to read directions, operate basic equipment, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a company with strong employee benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16; 18+ to operate and clean motorized equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced deli environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists deli personnel with slicing, weighing, packaging, labeling, and hot/cold deli prep under supervision.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares equipment and checks working order under supervision.
• Stocking and rotating deli products to meet quality standards.
• Greet customers and take orders by phone or in person, promoting product sales.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary working area by following safety procedures.

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary

Ensures hot and cold deli foods are prepared according to Company standards. Promotes customer service by taking and filling customer order requests and maintaining attractive product presentation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists deli personnel with slicing (Partner must be 18+ years), weighing, packaging, labeling, and preparing hot and cold deli food under supervision.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares equipment for operation, and examines to check working order under supervision. (Partners must be 18+years)
• Adheres to quality control and food safety standards by stocking and rotating deli products.
• Stacks pallets and sorts product into correct locations according to Company efficiency standards and expectations under supervision.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a slicer, etc (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to safely work with objects with sharp edges such as a meat slicer, knives, box cutters, etc (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to use non-precision and precision hand tools under supervision.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate and clean motorized equipment.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Typically involves on-the-job training.
• Food Handler certification required.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Continuously required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing) or strenuous finger or hand movements.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context And Environment

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Frequently exposed to equipment with sharp blades or edges under supervision.
• Frequently exposed to cleaning agents.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.”

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.