Become A Deli Clerk

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Working As A Deli Clerk

Performing General Physical Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects

Outdoors/walking/standing
$17,222
Average Salary

What Does A Deli Clerk Do At Meijer

* Engaging every customer with a positive, outgoing attitude to meet and exceed their expectations with solution based actions.
* Conduct hot and cold food preparation according to Meijer "fresh" standards and production timelines that exceed the customers' expectations.
* Suggestive selling of current and new product assortment, establishing a rapport with customers to drive brand, product, and Team Member loyalty.
* Stocking product and maintaining product displays according to merchandising standards.
* Following safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers.
* Display a high sense of urgency to service the customers' experience beginning with food choices and ending with quick and efficient cash register operations

What Does A Deli Clerk Do At Festival Foods

* Provides excellent services to all guests
* Assist guests with finding items they are looking for on or off the sales floor
* Takes orders and other special requests
* Answers the telephone and assists guests using proper phone etiquette
* Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues when a guest is not satisfied with the service or product received, if in need further assistance, bring concern to Deli Manager
* Watches over service case
* Quality control
* Makes sure products are rotated, using first in first out method
* Garnish product
* Makes sure case and everything around it is clean and tidy; no messes or spills
* Be sure to have “New Item” signs and change out signs if things are on sale to the correct price
* Inventory and Temperatures
* Take temperatures of everything regularly
* Fill cupboards with containers, lids, spoons, tags, etc.
* Required to maintain food safety logs
* Ensure all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm
* Other duties as assigned

What Does A Deli Clerk Do At Jewel-Osco

* Operates slicers, ovens, fryers, and related machinery in preparing and packaging deli items.
* Assists customers in locating merchandise and engages in suggestive selling.
* Rotates product and ensures code date compliance.
* Communicates with others in a polite and professional manner.
* Cleans work areas as needed

What Does A Deli Clerk Do At Super 1 Foods

* cooking, customer service, slicing cheese and meats and any other duties as assigned
* WAGE: $10.00 per

What Does A Deli Clerk Do At Meijer

* Possessing a sense of urgency and comfort level to be able to work in a fast paced environment
* Building rapport with customers
* Displaying a friendly and outgoing attitude that is shown through good eye contact and body language
* Providing assistance by responding to customer questions in an effective and efficient manner
* Stocking product and maintaining product displays according to merchandising standards
* Following safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers

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How To Become A Deli Clerk

Food preparation workers typically learn their skills through on-the-job training. No formal education or previous work experience is required.

Education

There are no formal education requirements for becoming a food preparation worker.

Training

Most food preparation workers learn their skills through short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting several weeks. Trainees typically start by working under the supervision of an experienced worker, who teaches them basic kitchen duties. Training also may include basic sanitation and workplace safety regulations, as well as instructions on how to handle and prepare food.

Important Qualities

Dexterity. Food preparation workers chop vegetables, cut meat, and perform many other tasks with sharp knives. They must have the ability to work quickly and safely with sharp objects.

Listening skills. Food preparation workers must understand customers’ orders and follow directions from cooks, chefs, or food service managers.

Physical stamina. Food preparation workers stand on their feet for long periods while they prepare food, clean work areas, or lift heavy pots from the stove.

Physical strength. Food preparation workers should be strong enough to lift and carry heavy food supply boxes, which often can weigh up to 50 pounds.

Advancement

Advancement opportunities for food preparation workers depend on their training and work experience. Many food preparation workers advance to assistant or line cook positions as they learn basic cooking skills.

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Deli Clerk Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Cashier/Deli Clerk 2.3 years
Deli/Bakery Clerk 2.2 years
Deli Clerk 2.0 years
Deli Service Clerk 1.8 years
Deli Associate/Cashier 1.8 years
Deli Cook 1.7 years
Deli/Bakery Associate 1.7 years
Bakery Clerk 1.7 years
Deli Assistant 1.6 years
Deli Sales Associate 1.6 years
Deli Attendant 1.4 years
Deli Associate 1.4 years
Deli Worker 1.3 years

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Deli Clerk Demographics

Gender

Female
62.1%
Male
36.3%
Unknown
1.5%

Ethnicity

White
80.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.8%
Asian
5.8%
Unknown
1.4%
Black or African American
0.5%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
65.5%
French
7.5%
German
6.9%
Korean
2.0%
Italian
2.0%
Chinese
2.0%
Japanese
2.0%
Polish
2.0%
Arabic
2.0%
Russian
1.8%
Portuguese
1.2%
Swedish
1.0%
Mandarin
0.8%
Hebrew
0.8%
Bosnian
0.6%
Romanian
0.4%
Cheyenne
0.4%
Somali
0.4%
Turkish
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%

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Deli Clerk Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
16.9%
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
7.6%
Suffolk County Community College
6.7%
Kaplan University
6.1%
Ashford University
5.9%
Southern New Hampshire University
4.9%
Grand Canyon University
4.6%
Dutchess Community College
4.1%
Nassau Community College
4.1%
Palm Beach State College
4.1%
Santa Fe College
3.8%
Northern Virginia Community College
3.8%
Grand Rapids Community College
3.7%
Grand Valley State University
3.5%
Sierra College
3.4%
Mesa Community College - Boswell
3.4%
Middle Tennessee State University
3.4%
Santa Rosa Junior College
3.4%
University of Central Florida
3.3%
Liberty University
3.3%

Majors

Degrees

Other
42.0%
Bachelors
26.0%
Associate
19.2%
Certificate
7.0%
Diploma
2.7%
Masters
2.4%
License
0.6%
Doctorate
0.2%

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Real Deli Clerk Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Deli Clerks	Chatham Village Market	Chatham, MA	May 01, 2015	$23,228
Deli Clerks	Chatham Village Market	MA	May 01, 2014	$22,811
Deli Clerk	601 Old Country Road Corp. DBA Johns Farms	Plainview, NY	Aug 27, 2009	$21,120
Deli Clerk	601 Old Country Road Corp. DBA Johns Farms	Plainview, NY	Jul 11, 2008	$21,120

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Top Skills for A Deli Clerk

Top Deli Clerk Skills

Outstanding Customer Service
Deli Meats
Prep Food

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Harnessed outstanding customer service skills via inbound calls and face to face interaction.
Sliced and weighed deli meats and cheeses.
Sliced cold cuts and prep food !
Stock, prepare, arrange, and serve deli products to customers while actively marketing products to increase sales.
Help customer at the deli, bakery and hot foods Slice lunch meats and cheeses Complete catering orders Keeping work area clean