Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discount program

Flexible schedules

401(K) Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Downey, CA is hiring a Deli Clerk for a fast-paced, customer-focused deli team. You will assist customers, prepare fresh and easy meals, maintain displays, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the deli area.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have grocery/food service experience, are dependable, and communicate well. You must lift up to 70 lbs, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with grocery/restaurant experience or an acceptable education/experience mix.
• Be dependable and reliable with a positive attitude and customer focus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good phone skills and ability to take special orders.
• Able to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in choosing healthy options and prepare fresh meals.
• Provide high level customer service and ensure deli items are prepared, packaged, presented, and clean.
• Fill, maintain, and rotate products and displays.
• Prepare special orders and party trays.
• Operate slicers, ovens, microwaves, cutting tools, scales and other deli equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary deli area and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Phone orders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (grocery/food service experience)

Tools

Deli equipment operation

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.

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.

Pay range

The pay range for this position is $17.20 - $23.20 / hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

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 visiting https://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.

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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