Deli Seafood Associate

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Medical insurance

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets is seeking a Deli/Seafood Associate to join our team in Maplewood. You will help prepare quality deli products, assist customers, and provide outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include handling deli meats and seafood, slicing, weighing, labeling, and maintaining food safety standards. The role offers part-time and full-time opportunities with weekly pay and benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to follow recipes, charts, invoices and temperature gauges.
• Basic computer, math and measurement skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Adherence to dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards.
• May be cross-trained in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist customers.
• Learn and promote deli and seafood products; use suggestive selling techniques.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work in temperature-controlled environments (refrigerator, freezer, hot prep).
• Operate and clean equipment safely (knives, slicers, fryers, rotisseries, ovens, etc.).
• Prepare and cook products in a warm kitchen up to 500 degrees.
• Maintain proper temperatures and prevent cross-contamination.
• Prepare party trays and label products.
• Weigh, wrap and label products.
• Cut meats and cheeses as trained.
• Fill serving bowls with deli salads and present in cases.
• Rotate products and check expiration dates.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic math

Tools

Slicer operation

Job description

Deli/Seafood Associate • Part & Full-Time Opportunities • Dierbergs Markets

Deli/Seafood Associates work as a team to prepare quality products, assist customers, and provide excellent customer service. They have a variety of responsibilities that play a part in running the Deli:

• Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond
• Learn and promote our variety of deli and seafood products and use suggestive selling techniques
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Work in varied temperature-controlled environments (refrigerator, freezer and hot food preparation)
• Operate and clean equipment safely according to training procedures, by reading warnings, and following instruction manuals. i.e., knives, slicers, fryers, rotisseries, smoker, skewers, ovens, frying pans, hot case, microwave oven, r air oven, steamer, chicken warmer and case, hot food warmer, wrappers, cheese grater, and scales
• Prepare and cook products in a warm kitchen with temperature of oil and ovens up to 500 degrees
• Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food according to S.A.F.E. program standards
• Maintain appropriate temperatures and avoid cross-contamination throughout production and storage
• Prepare party tray orders, follow directions from food specification book or order form
• Weigh, wrap, and label products using digital and manual scales
• Cut meats and cheeses using electric slicers according to training manual and customer requests
• Fill serving bowls with ready‑made deli salads, and place in deli counter case
• Rotate products and check expiration dates

Essentials

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to follow recipes, charts, invoices and temperature gauges
• Basic computer, math and measurement skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversions, and percentages)
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule
• Adherence to our dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards
• A Hepatitis A vaccination (MO locations only)
• May be cross‑trained in other departments

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying - Up to 30 lbs. occasionally, lift products up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest occasionally
• Pushing & Pulling - Up to 20 lbs. force occasionally
• Occasional - Sit, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, and shovel
• Frequent - Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, and feel
• Constant - Forward reach, standing, and handling

What's in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
• Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
• Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational

Embody and BE the following:Be Connected,Be Curious,Be Courageous,Be Caring,Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do,Be YOU!

This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.