Deli Kitchen Clerk - Hot Service Prep & Production

Oliver's Market; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Regular wage increases

Commuter benefits

Safety incentive program

Career development & growth

Job summary

Oliver's Market in Montecito, CA is seeking a Deli Kitchen Clerk to support hot service prep and production. The role focuses on maintaining quality across all deli products, aligning with daily goals and kitchen standards.

The position requires weekend availability and full-time commitment, with a wage of $19.00–$22.00 per hour. Candidates should be able to lift and stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant).
• Basic cooking and food handling knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Effective communication with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Complete prep work for Panini/Sandwich, Packer, Prep Cook, and Salad Bar Production.
• Follow and complete daily production sheets.
• Prepare products according to company recipes and specs.
• Wash, cut, peel, and chop ingredients; package and label items.
• Record food temperatures and practice FIFO rotation.

Skills

Basic cooking

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Following procedures

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Basic math

English communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Deli Kitchen Clerk - Hot Service Prep & Production

(Full Time)

Location

Montecito

Department

Deli

Regular Full Time

$19.00-22.00/HR

Shifts

Complete open availability - Weekends required

Position Summary

As a Deli Kitchen Clerk you focus on upholding the highest standards of quality of all food produced by the Deli Kitchen, supporting the overall goals and success of the daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete prep work for various areas of the Deli, including but not limited to Panini/Sandwich Prep, Packer, Prep Cook, and Salad Bar Production.
• Follow and complete daily production sheets.
• Aid with preparation of products according to the Companys specifications and recipes.
• Wash, soak, cut, peel and chop ingredients by hand or machine.
• Package, weigh, and label products, using the Cry-O-Vac (ROP) when appropriate.
• Consistently check and record all food temperatures in proper logs.
• Accurately practice FIFO product rotation to minimize and control spoilage and waste.
• Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. product ingredients, paper goods & packaging products, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. (e.g. floors, counters, windows, workstations, etc.)
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. stoves, fryers, oven , etc.)
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills & Qualifications

• 18+ years old.
• Basic knowledge of Olivers kitchen recipes.
• Basic cooking/grilling skills.
• Demonstrates proper food handling and safety procedures.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Education, Certificates, Licenses

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Frequently lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.