Food Prep Associate - Deli

PrimoHoagies - Newark, DE; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food Safety Training

Employee meal discounts

Competitive hourly pay

Family-owned culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimoHoagies is seeking a detail-oriented Food Prep Associate - Deli to safely operate deli slicers, prep fresh ingredients, and help maintain award-winning quality.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with hands-on training and opportunities for growth within a growing franchise network. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety standards and supporting smooth daily prep operations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Slice meats and cheeses according to PrimoHoagies specifications.
• Maintain slicer cleanliness and follow all safety protocols.
• Stock, rotate, and label deli products using the FIFO method.
• Assist with sandwich assembly during peak times.
• Maintain portion control to support food cost targets.
• Monitor and restock fresh-baked bread levels.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Food safety

Teamwork

Slicer operation

Tools

Deli slicer

Job description

Benefits:

• A fun, fast-paced environment built on teamwork and quality
• Supportive, family-owned culture with hands-on training
• Opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding franchise network
• Food Safety Training and Certification
• Employee meal discounts
• Competitive hourly pay

Food Prep Associate - Deli

Prepare premium ingredients. Support a fast-paced team. Deliver America’s best hoagies.

PrimoHoagies is looking for a detail-oriented Food Prep Associate -Deli to safely operate slicing equipment, prepare fresh ingredients, and help uphold the award-winning quality that led USA Today to recognize us as the Best Hoagie Shop in America three years running. If you enjoy hands-on food prep, consistency, and high-energy teamwork, this role fits like a seeded roll.

Typical Schedule (actual hours may vary)

• Opening: 9 am to 5 pm
• Mid: 11 am to 7 pm
• Closing: 3 pm to 8:30 pm

What You’ll Do

• Slice meats and cheeses according to PrimoHoagies specifications
• Maintain slicer cleanliness and follow all safety protocols
• Stock, rotate, and label deli products using the FIFO method
• Assist with sandwich assembly during peak times
• Maintain portion control to support food cost targets
• Monitor and restock fresh-baked bread levels

What You Bring

• Ability to safely operate deli slicing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in prep work
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Dependability and teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Why PrimoHoagies

• Family-owned culture with long-tenured, dedicated teams
  Fresh-to-order Specialty Hoagies made with premium ingredients
• A level of excellence and consistency that led USA Today to recognize us as the Best Hoagie Shop in America three years running
• A brand committed to authenticity, craftsmanship, and exceptional guest experiences