Deli Clerk

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc.; Seacliff (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. in California is seeking a Deli Clerk to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service in the Deli/Prepared Foods area. You will help customers with product selection, prepare items, and stock displays while maintaining freshness and quality.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) and a willingness to learn. This role offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow food-handling skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Customer service-oriented with positive attitude and ability to follow policies.
• Willingness to learn product knowledge and food handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Deli/Prepared Foods area for opening and closing.
• Assist customers with product selection and provide knowledge-based recommendations.
• Prepare, cut, wrap, weigh, tare, price, and present Deli/Prepared Foods products.
• Stock and maintain Deli/Prepared Foods cases and stations.
• Process made-to-order and special order items accurately and quickly.
• Assist with food preparation and production as needed.
• Stock, rotate, and face products with attention to quality and expiration dates.

Skills

Customer service

Food knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Job Title: Deli Clerk

Department: Deli

Reports To: Deli Manager or Prepared Foods Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Deli Clerkis responsible for providing service that exceeds the expectations of customers by performing the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares Deli/Prepared Foods department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers.Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
• Prepares, cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices, and presents Deli/Prepared Foods products.
• Stocks and maintains Deli/Prepared Foods cases and stations.
• Processes customers’ made-to-order and special order items accurately and expeditiously.
• Assists with food preparation and production.
• Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition. Communicates any issues to management and/or the merchandising team.

Customer Service Skills

The Deli Clerk is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility.The Deli Clerk is expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Deli Clerk is regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; frequently use of hands; hands to finger; and handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Deli Clerk occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The Deli Clerk is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.