Deli Associate – Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

New York Ag Connection; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

J.A.V. Food Corp d/b/a Agata & Valentina in New York, NY is seeking a dependable Deli Associate who enjoys working with customers and takes pride in food quality.

You will assist customers, prepare and package deli products, label and weigh items, and keep the counter clean and well organized in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Full-time, in-person role offering $17–$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years deli or related customer service experience preferred.
• Friendly, professional, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Attention to detail in preparing, weighing, labeling, stocking, and rotating products.
• Willingness to learn deli products, ingredients, preparation methods, and department procedures.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with deli selections and requests.
• Prepare, package, label, weigh, and rotate deli products.
• Restock displays and monitor freshness and presentation.
• Operate scales, slicers, and utensils safely after training.
• Maintain clean and organized deli area and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Basic math

Willingness to learn

Tools

Scales

Slicers

Labeling equipment

Food handling equipment

Job description

J.A.V. Food Corp d/b/a Agata & Valentina in New York, NY is seeking a dependable Deli Associate who enjoys working with customers and takes pride in food quality.

You will assist customers, prepare and package deli products, label and weigh items, and keep the counter clean and well organized in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Full-time, in-person role offering $17–$18 per hour.