Part Time - Deli Production Associate

Tharp Consulting; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Madison, WI is seeking a deli associate to prepare, package, display, and stock deli products. You will bake, fry, price, wrap, and merchandise, while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized department. The role requires occasional lifting and standing for long periods in varied temperatures.

Previous retail experience is a plus; high school diploma preferred; basic math and reading skills are important to handle pricing and product dating.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in retail or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Baking and frying based on production schedule (~80% of time).
• Pricing, dating, wrapping, and bagging deli products.
• Rotating, inspecting, and merchandising deli shelves and displays.
• Notifying managers for product and supply needs.
• Assisting in receiving and stocking merchandise.
• Handling spoiled/damaged products per guidelines.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Supporting other departments as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Reading & writing

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves independently preparing, packaging, displaying, and stocking deli products to support store profitability. Responsibilities include baking, frying, pricing, wrapping, and merchandising deli items, as well as assisting with receiving and stocking merchandise. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized department while adhering to safety and food handling standards.

Key Duties

• Baking and frying based on production schedule (~80% of time).
• Pricing, dating, wrapping, and bagging deli products.
• Rotating, inspecting, and merchandising deli shelves and displays.
• Notifying managers for product and supply needs.
• Assisting in receiving and stocking merchandise.
• Handling spoiled/damaged products per guidelines.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Supporting other departments as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in retail or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform bending, stooping, twisting. The environment includes varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions.