Deli Clerk — Fresh Meals, Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a

Company paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Deli Clerk to prepare and present fresh, high‑quality deli items and assist customers with healthy food choices.

You will operate slicers and deli equipment, maintain cleanliness and safety in the deli area, handle special orders, and help rotate stock while delivering friendly, reliable service in a fast-paced grocery setting. This role supports teamwork and flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

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 weighing up to 70 lbs., for up to 4 hours.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area.
• 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.

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

Skills

Customer service

Reliable

Friendly demeanor

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Slicer

Oven

Microwave

Cutting tools

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Deli Clerk to prepare and present fresh, high‑quality deli items and assist customers with healthy food choices.

You will operate slicers and deli equipment, maintain cleanliness and safety in the deli area, handle special orders, and help rotate stock while delivering friendly, reliable service in a fast-paced grocery setting. This role supports teamwork and flexible hours, including nights and weekends.