Deli Manager Trainee

Bennetts Company; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Company is hiring for a busy deli department role that provides hands-on support to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service. You will assist with food preparation, merchandise presentation, inventory, and sanitation under the guidance of the Deli Manager.

The position emphasizes customer focus, reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and grow into deli leadership. Join a fast-paced supermarket team committed to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused and friendly service in a fast-paced supermarket environment.
• Reliable, dependable, able to thrive in a busy deli setting.
• Keen to grow into a deli leadership role with guidance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of food handling and sanitation, willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and daily deli operations.
• Support merchandising and product presentation.
• Help with inventory control, ordering support, and stock maintenance.
• Assist with sanitation and compliance with food safety standards.
• Provide support to deli team members and maintain a positive work environment.
• Learn and apply sales-building techniques with guidance from the Deli Manager.
• Develop skills in ordering and staffing/scheduling practices.

Skills

Customer focus

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Communication

Food safety basics

Job description

for a busy deli department, providing hands-on support to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and daily deli operations
• Support merchandising and product presentation
• Help with inventory control, ordering support, and stock maintenance
• Assist with sanitation and compliance with food safety standards
• Provide support to deli team members and help maintain a positive work environment
• Learn and apply sales-building techniques with guidance from the Deli Manager
• Develop skills in ordering and staffing/scheduling practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong customer focus and friendly, neighborhood-oriented service
• Reliable, dependable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced supermarket setting
• Eager to learn and grow into a deli leadership role
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of food handling and sanitation practices (or willingness to learn quickly)