Deli Team Member

Meijer Inc.; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is hiring for a Deli/Bakery Associate to provide friendly service and help prepare and label deli products to safety standards. You will rotate stock, maintain clean displays, and assist with bakery tasks while following all sanitation guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to operate deli equipment safely in a fast-paced store environment in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to job-specific technology
• Problem-solving and customer service mindset
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused approach with a friendly demeanor
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and stand for long periods

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service to customers in the Deli and Bakery areas.
• Prepare, slice, weigh, package, and label deli products according to safety and quality standards.
• Assist with Bakery tasks such as packaging baked goods, stocking displays, and preparing simple items.
• Maintain product freshness by rotating stock and monitoring dates.
• Keep work areas clean, sanitized, and well-organized during the shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and equipment-handling guidelines.
• Support merchandising by setting cases and building displays.
• Operate deli equipment safely, including slicers, scales, fryers, and ovens.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store needs.

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth

What will you be doing?

• Provide friendly, responsive service to all customers in the Deli and Bakery areas.
• Prepare, slice, weigh, package, and label deli products according to food safety and quality standards.
• Assist with Bakery tasks such as packaging baked goods, stocking displays, and preparing simple bakery items.
• Maintain product freshness by rotating stock, monitoring dates, and following proper storage procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, sanitized, and well-organized throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and equipment-handling guidelines.
• Support merchandising plans by setting cases, building displays, and ensuring attractive presentation.
• Operate deli equipment such as slicers, scales, fryers, and ovens safely and correctly.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders to ensure smooth department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall store needs.

What skills will you use?

• You are detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.
• Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
• Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Process-driven with ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Ability to stay calm while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Meijer starts with me. It's not just a brand name, it’s a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they’re a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That’s why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me."

Who are we a good fit for? We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that’s more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community. We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.