Deli Specialist

Mackenthun's Fine Foods - Waconia; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mackenthun's Deli team in Waconia is hiring friendly, dependable members to join a family‑owned grocery. You’ll greet customers, take and fill deli orders, and assist at the deli counter while preparing hot and cold items.

Flexible scheduling for days, afternoons, evenings or weekends is available, with some holidays. You’ll be trained on deli standards, food safety, and sanitation in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age preferred.
• High school diploma/GED preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Friendly, dependable, honest, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in food and willingness to learn about Mackenthun’s products and Signature items.
• Flexible availability for days, afternoons/evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• MN Food Manager Certification preferred; certification may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service at the deli counter.
• Prepare hot and cold deli products.
• Set up the salad bar for the day and keep it clean.
• Set up the salad case and assist customers.
• Prepare food for the hot bar.
• Slice meats and cheeses for the meat/cheese counter.
• Cross-train to work at each deli station.
• Maintain sanitation and follow Minnesota Food Code.

Job description

Description

We’re Looking for Our Next Deli Team Member!

We’re a family-owned grocery store looking for friendly, dependable team members. Scheduling with availability for days, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Come be part of the Mackenthun’s family!

Summary

Mackenthun's Deli Specialists are responsible for performing Deli services according to department standards and processes. Deli specialists produce a wide variety of foods, to-go meals, entrees, and more.

Deli Specialists must be able to promote Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience by greeting customers, offering assistance to customers, and answering customer questions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service which may include taking and filling deli orders and assisting customers at the deli counter.
• Prepare hot and cold deli products.
• Set‑up the salad bar for the day, refilling as needed, and keeping the salad bar clean throughout the day.
• Set‑up the salad case for the day. Assist customers at the deli counter.
• Prepare food for the hot bar.
• Slice meats and cheeses for the meat case, ensuring the case is full. Assist customers at the meat/cheese counter.
• Production may include, but is not limited to: making pizzas, salads, grab and go salads, meals, sandwiches, prepping ingredients for the cooks, etc.
• Kitchen cooking may include, but is not limited to: frying chicken, preparing hot case entrees, etc.
• Employees will be cross trained to work in each station. Specific duties for each station are dependent on the shift you work.
• Maintain proper sanitation in the department.
• Follow food safety guidelines according to the Minnesota Food Code.

Other Duties

Cleaning including, but not limited to: washing dishes, taking out garbage, recycling, and compost. Keep the work area organized.

Working the load, stock and rotate product on the sales floor, and putting away bulk product for production in the deli.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age preferred.
• High school diploma/GED preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Friendly, dependable, honest, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in food and willingness to learn about Mackenthun’s products and Signature items.
• Flexible availability for days, afternoons/evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• MN Food Manager Certification preferred; certification may be obtained after hire.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work safely around deli equipment is required. Good vision, hearing, taste, and smell are necessary.

Training & Work Environment

Training is provided on deli standards, equipment operation, food safety, personal safety, and harassment prevention. The deli is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with exposure to hot, cold, wet, refrigerated areas, equipment noise, and cleaning chemicals. Equipment may include slicers, fryers, ovens, steam tables, pallet jacks, walk‑in coolers/freezers, and other deli equipment. Age restrictions apply to certain equipment.