Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Discount for employees

Flexible schedules

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Company paid life insurance

DailyPay option

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Deli Clerk to join our team in Birmingham, AL. You will assist customers, prepare fresh meals, and present deli items with care. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs as needed.

You will help maintain a clean deli area, rotate products, and support special orders and party trays. A high school diploma or equivalent and customer-service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent and grocery/restaurant experience.
• Be dependable, friendly and able to interact with customers with a positive attitude.
• Able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to take directions and assist in a team.
• Able to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and stand for up to 8 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in choosing healthy options and prepare fresh meals.
• Provide high level of service and ensure deli items are properly prepared and presented.
• Maintain cleanliness of deli area and rotate products on displays.
• Prepare special orders and party trays; operate deli equipment safely.
• Receive and inspect shipments and ensure product quality.

Skills

Customer service

Dependable

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Phone etiquette

Lift 70 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat slicer

Oven/Microwave

Deli equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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!

• 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 visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

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