Deli Clerk

Shady Maple; East Earl (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday off

Competitive wages

Saturday bonus

Positive culture

Flexible hours

Birthday off

Employee discounts

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Shady Maple is hiring a Deli department clerk to provide friendly service and accurate weighing, labeling, and packaging of deli meats and cheeses. The role requires safety-conscious operation of slicers and a neat, efficient work style. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to solve practical problems, and maintain a positive attitude with customers.

Past retail experience is a plus. All applicants must be available Saturdays, with competitive wages and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Understand basic math, fractions, and equivalents.
• Demonstrate good judgement in daily tasks.
• Maintain a pleasant demeanor and attitude while helping customers.
• Be helpful and cheerful in interactions with guests.

Responsibilities

• Weigh deli meats and cheeses and package accurately for customers.
• Label products clearly and handle customer requests with care.
• Operate slicers safely and follow all safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and six-foot-wide service counters.
• Assist customers with purchases and answer questions about products.
• Support team with flexible scheduling and reliable attendance.
• Follow safety and food handler guidelines.

Skills

Basic math

Judgement/decision-making

Pleasant demeanor

Helpful attitude

Job description

Job Summary:

The Deli department clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all Shady-Maple customers following the company’s values, vision, and mission. Clerks are expected to accurately weigh out meat and cheese products, as well as package and correctly label them for customers. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to solve practical problems.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Understand basic math (equivalents, fractions, etc.)
• Communicate well with customers with a cheerful and helpful disposition
• Clerks must be able to utilize commercial slicing machines for slicing deli meat and cheese
• Clerks must be able to accurately slice product upon customer’s request for desired thickness
• Prioritize tasks when necessary
• Accurate, thorough and neat
• Neat and clean appearance
• Clerks must be punctual and on time to ensure that the department runs smoothly
• Obey all Slicer and Knife safety guidelines
• Food Handler-certified
• Breakdown, clean and reassemble slicers

Required skills and abilities:

• Understand and apply basic math
• Judgement and decision-making skills
• Pleasant demeanor and attitude
• Helpful and cheerful disposition

Education and Experience:

Prior retail experience is a plus but not a pre-requisite

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Be able to constantly {6 hrs. or less) lift or carry 1-10 lbs.
• Be able to: Bend, twist, walk, push and pull
• Job requires, walking, bending kneeling, and standing
• Availability to stand on feet for the entire shift
• Be able to work in and out of refrigerators in cool conditions
• Be able to wait, possibly hours, before having to eat

Shady Maple Proudly Offers:

• Every Sunday Off – We Are Closed on Sundays!
• Competitive Industry Wages
• $3/hr bonus every Saturday
• Positive Work Culture
• Flexible Hours
• Paid Birthday Off
• Employee Discounts at all Shady Maple Businesses
• Emerging Leader Training and Development & Advancement
• Skill Development Training

All applicants must be available to work on Saturdays. Shady Maple invites you to pursue a career with one of Lancaster County’s marketplace leaders. Family owned by the Weaver Family since 1970, Shady Maple offer a variety of employment opportunities to fit your goals and lifestyle.