Deli Seafood Associate

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Medical insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid time off

Training & growth

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets in Missouri is seeking a Deli/Seafood Associate to join our team in a fast-paced, customer‑facing role. Responsibilities include preparing quality products, assisting customers, and promoting deli and seafood selections.

You will handle slicing, wrapping, labeling, and food preparation, follow safe handling guidelines, and work in a temp-controlled environment while delivering friendly service to every guest.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Able to follow recipes, charts, invoices and temperature gauges.
• Basic computer, math and measurement skills.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Adherence to dress code and hygiene standards.
• Hepatitis A vaccination required for MO locations only.
• May be cross-trained in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Learn and promote deli/seafood products and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate and clean equipment safely (knives, slicers, fryers, ovens, etc.).
• Prepare and cook products in a warm kitchen up to 500 degrees.
• Follow safe food handling guidelines per SAFÉ standards.
• Maintain temperatures and avoid cross-contamination in production and storage.
• Prepare party tray orders and weigh, wrap, and label products.
• Cut meats and cheeses using electric slicers per training and customer requests.
• Fill serving bowls with deli salads and place in counter case.
• Rotate products and check expiration dates.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Temperature awareness

Reading recipes/invoices

Tools

Electric slicers

Digital scales

Thermometers

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.