Deli Clerk

Brookshire Grocery Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retailer in Gauteng is seeking a Deli Associate to prepare hot and cold deli foods. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and providing excellent customer service. A minimum age of 16 is required, and Food Handler certification is essential. The role involves teamwork in a fast-paced deli environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Scholarships and educational support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Food Handler certification is mandatory.
• Must be 18 years to operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold deli foods according to company standards.
• Assist with slicing, weighing, and packaging deli food.
• Maintain clean and sanitary working environment.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work flexible schedules

Communication skills

Education

Food Handler certification

Tools

Meat slicer

Calibrated scales

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary

Ensures hot and cold deli foods are prepared according to Company standards. Promotes customer service by taking and filling customer order requests and maintaining attractive product presentation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists deli personnel with slicing (Partner must be 18+ years), weighing, packaging, labeling, and preparing hot and cold deli food under supervision.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares equipment for operation, and examines to check working order under supervision. (Partners must be 18+ years)
• Adheres to quality control and food safety standards by stocking and rotating deli products.
• Stacks pallets and sorts product into correct locations according to Company efficiency standards and expectations under supervision.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a slicer, etc (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to safely work with objects with sharp edges such as a meat slicer, knives, box cutters, etc (Partners must be 18+ years).
• Ability to use non-precision and precision hand tools under supervision.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate and clean motorized equipment.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Typically involves on-the-job training.
• Food Handler certification required.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.