Gourmet Deli Clerk — Fast-Paced Service & Prep

Shaw’s and Star Market; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Training & career growth

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Shaw’s and Star Market in Portland, ME is seeking a Food Service Clerk to deliver friendly, attentive service and maintain delicious deli and hot case offerings. You will have opportunities to use food scales, fryers, ovens, and cash registers to serve guests and keep the department running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience or a strong willingness to learn, with the ability to handle slicing, weighing, and portioning tasks while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to operate slicers and prep equipment safely.
• Basic math for weighing and transactions.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests with orders in person or by phone.
• Prepare deli items: slice, assemble, portion, and label products.
• Maintain clean, stocked display cases and work areas.
• Process transactions accurately using cash registers and scanners.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food safety & sanitation

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Tools

Slicers

Food prep equipment

Job description

Shaw’s and Star Market in Portland, ME is seeking a Food Service Clerk to deliver friendly, attentive service and maintain delicious deli and hot case offerings. You will have opportunities to use food scales, fryers, ovens, and cash registers to serve guests and keep the department running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience or a strong willingness to learn, with the ability to handle slicing, weighing, and portioning tasks while maintaining safety and cleanliness.