Deli Clerk

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community Market is seeking a deli associate to assist with preparing, taking orders, stocking, and displaying deli items while ensuring a clean, customer-friendly department.

Under general supervision, you will slice meats and cheeses, prepare menu items, answer phones, and help with parties. A 6-month background in food service/retail and a Food Handlers card are required; weekends/evenings may be needed. CPR/First Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in the food service or retail industry.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work weekends and some evenings.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Successful completion of Food Handlers classes and possession of current Food Handlers card.
• Current CPR and First Aid card preferred, but may be obtained after hire.
• Must successfully complete and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Aids customers at deli counter by taking orders, slicing meats and cheeses.
• Properly cuts, wraps and scales deli items to specifications.
• Prepares vegetables and meats for preparation of menu items offered by kitchen.
• Prepares sandwiches, pizza, fried foods and baked goods.
• Answers phones and takes special orders.
• Prepares trays of food for parties based on requested pick up date.
• Operates cash register as needed, following all front end and cash accountability procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, floor, walls, cases, coolers and freezers.
• Merchandises products in display cases utilizing proper signage and price accurately.
• Assists with inventory; unloading, stocking, facing, filling, and rotating merchandise.
• Utilizes deli and kitchen equipment in preparing food items.
• Assists customers with locating items throughout the market.
• Provides a high level of prompt and friendly customer service.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food handling

Food safety

Communication

Education

Food Handlers certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Under general supervision, assists with preparing, order taking, receiving, stocking and display of deli product. Maintains department cleanliness, and provides customer service. This position reports to the store management team.

Wage offer will be based on experience and will not exceed the mid-point of the salary/wage range. Employees may progress through the full salary range subject to their successful performance and annual budget approval.

Six (6) months experience in the food service or retail industry. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to work weekends and some everings. Previous customer service experience. Successful completion of Food Handlers classes and possession of current Food Handlers card. Current CPR and First Aid card preferred, but may be obtained after hire. Must successfully complete and pass a background check.

• Aids customers at deli counter by taking orders, slicing meats and cheeses.
• Properly cuts, wraps and scales deli items to specifications.
• Prepares vegetables and meats for preparation of menu items offered by kitchen.
• Prepares sandwiches, pizza, fried foods and baked goods.
• Answers phones and takes special orders.
• Prepares trays of food that have been ordered for parties based upon requested pick up date.
• Operates cash register as needed, follows all front end and cash accountability procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, floor, walls, cases, coolers and freezers.
• Merchandises products in display cases utilizing proper signage and price accurately.
• Assists with inventory; unloading, stocking, facing, filling, and rotating merchandise.
• Utilizes deli and kitchen equipment in preparing food items.
• Assists customers with locating items throughout the market.
• Provides a high level of prompt and friendly customer service.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.