Deli Specialist: Fresh Meals, Flexible Schedules

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual

Career growth opportunities

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Deli Clerk in California. You will assist customers with healthy food choices, prepare fresh meals, and keep the deli area clean and well-organized. You’ll rotate products, handle party trays, operate slicers and other deli equipment, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced store.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, teamwork, and a willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends in a busy grocery setting.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Be dependable and reliable.
• Have and show an outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
• Be able to answer phones and take special orders.
• Must be able to lift/carry product weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60”, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hour continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area.
• Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assisting in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations; achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
• Be able to work in different temperature environments (cooler and freezer).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers in making healthy food choices by preparing “fresh and easy meals”
• Providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that Deli items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, always ensuring cleanliness of the Deli department area
• Filling, maintaining, and rotating products and displays
• Preparing special orders and party trays
• Operating meat and cheese slicers, ovens, microwaves, cutting tools, scales, and other deli equipment
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary deli area and equipment including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills
• Receiving, inspecting, and logging products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Skills

Dependable

Outgoing personality

Customer interaction

Team player

Flexibility

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Phone/order taking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking a Deli Clerk in California. You will assist customers with healthy food choices, prepare fresh meals, and keep the deli area clean and well-organized. You’ll rotate products, handle party trays, operate slicers and other deli equipment, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced store.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, teamwork, and a willingness to work varied shifts including nights and weekends in a busy grocery setting.