How to hire a deli attendant

How to hire a deli attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step deli attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a deli attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new deli attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the deli attendant you need to hire. Certain deli attendant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A deli attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, deli attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents deli attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Deli Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Deli Attendant	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$12-18
   Cafe Server	A cafe server is responsible for serving customer orders, ensuring timeliness and efficiency. In some establishments, they are the first to greet the customers, taking their orders courteously and professionally... Show more	$9-16
   Concession Worker	A concession worker is responsible for selling foods, beverages, and other concession items in various public events. Concession workers' duties include promoting products to guests, preparing their food orders, operating cash the register and processing payments, and maintaining the sanitary standards on the concession area... Show more	$9-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Cash Handling
   • Food Handling
   • POS
   • Safety Regulations
   • Slicers
   • Expiration Dates
   • Cold Food
   • Food Products
   • Cash Drawers
   • Deli Meats
   • Drink Orders
   • Health Standards

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Provide customer service while ensuring cleanliness and order in facility.
   • Used a POS register and fill customer orders as requested.
   • Provide one-on-one customer service to maintain Publix's customer retention ensuring each customer receives efficient quality service.
   • Provide one-on-one customer service to maintain Publix's customer retention ensuring each customer receives efficient quality service.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your deli attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A deli attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, deli attendants' average salary in south carolina is 37% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level deli attendants 34% less than senior-level deli attendants.
   • Certifications. A deli attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a deli attendant's salary.

   Average deli attendant salary

   $15.06hourly

   $31,324 yearly

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   Entry-level deli attendant salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a deli attendant job description

   A deli attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a deli attendant job description:

   Deli attendant job description example

   EARN UP TO A $500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

   Do you love creating something from scratch? Are you a sandwich aficionado? Do you enjoy making someone's day a little brighter by making them the perfect lunch, served with excellent service? Do you like working as part of a team? If so, we may have just the right position for you! We are on the lookout for our next Deli Attendant to join our corporate dining team in North Reading, MA!

   As a corporate dining Deli Attendant, you prepare a variety of upscale sandwiches, wraps, green & composed salads, and healthy bowls for daily service as well as catered events while providing excellent customer service. Interested in this opportunity?! If so, APPLY TODAY!

   NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR MAJOR HOLIDAY'S

   Position Details – Monday- Friday 6:00AM -2:00PM

   
   

   Must Haves:

   • Excellent people skills, a team player!

   • Ability to work quickly and efficiently

   • Multitasking and time management skills

   • Reliable

   • Prompt

   • Eager to learn through training

   • Cool in fast paced kitchen setting

   • Experience from restaurant, food service or hospitality industry is a plus but not necessary. WE OFFER HANDS ON TRAINING!

   • **Ability to clear a background check**

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   We offer a competitive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, ST/LT, Life, Paid Vacations, Personal Time, a 401(k) with a company match, training, and opportunities for growth!

   
   

   
   

   PLEASE NOTE:
   Café Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

   
   

   *Sign on bonus terms:

   Must work 12 hours on average each week during the payout period:

   $200 paid after 30 days

   $300 paid after 120 days

   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find deli attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your deli attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit deli attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit deli attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new deli attendant

   Once you've selected the best deli attendant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new deli attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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