Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount 15%

Flexible schedules

EAP

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Contests and events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Deli Clerk to assist customers and prepare fresh meals in a fast-paced deli. You will handle slicing, packaging, display rotation, and special orders while keeping the area clean and compliant with safety standards.

The position requires reliability, a friendly demeanor, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for extended periods is needed, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with HS diploma or equivalent and grocery/restaurant experience or equivalent
• Dependable and reliable
• Outgoing, friendly demeanor with a positive attitude and ability to interact with customers
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Good communication skills; ability to take direction and work in a team
• Able to answer phones and take special orders
• Able to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. for up to 20 ft without assistance
• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation in the deli area
• Operate slicer and other deli equipment safely
• Follow safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations; Food Handlers permit
• Work in cooler and freezer environments
• Other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting healthy foods and meals
• Provide high level of customer service and keep deli area clean and presentable
• Fill, rotate, and display products
• Prepare special orders and party trays
• Operate deli equipment (slicer, ovens, microwaves) safely
• Maintain clean, safe deli area and equipment
• Receive and log shipments for quality and temperature
• Respond to customer requests and special orders in a timely manner

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grocery/restaurant experience

Job description

If you’d be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, we’re seeking team members who are excited to share their passion for food.

Overview of Responsibilities

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Deli Clerk is responsible for:

• Assisting customers in making healthy food choices by preparing “fresh and easy meals”
• Providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Deli items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Deli department area
• Filling, maintaining, and rotating products and displays
• Preparing special orders and party trays
• Operating meat and cheese slicers, ovens, microwaves, cutting tools, scales, and other deli equipment following company standards and procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary deli area and equipment including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazardous debris from floor, and sweeping
• Receiving, inspecting, and logging products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

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Qualifications

To be a Deli Clerk at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working in grocery, restaurant, or related field; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Be dependable and reliable
• Have and show an outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
• Be able to answer phones and take special orders
• Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60”, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hour continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
• Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assisting in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations; achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
• Be able to work in different temperature environments (cooler and freezer).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visitinghttps://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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