How to hire a deli slicer

How to hire a deli slicer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step deli slicer 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 slicer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new deli slicer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a deli slicer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect deli slicer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of deli slicer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Deli Slicer	Description	Hourly rate
   Deli Slicer	Food preparation workers perform many routine tasks under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers. Food preparation workers prepare cold foods, slice meat, peel and cut vegetables, brew coffee or tea, and perform many other food service tasks.	$8-16
   Bakery Clerk	A bakery clerk is an employee who is responsible for running the bakery department of supermarkets, boutique bakeries, or baking facilities. Bakery clerks are usually tasked to manage the bakery's cash register, bagging baked goods and then taking customers' payments... Show more	$11-16
   Kitchen Staff	The kitchen staff consists of preparation workers who execute several routine tasks as directed by chefs, food service managers, and cooks. These works should have the ability to follow cooking instructions and deliver well-prepared meals... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Guidelines
   • Slicers
   • Food Handling
   • Food Safety
   • Groceries

   Responsibilities:

   • Open and close deli; schedule work hour coverage; manage and monitor deli cleanliness code; customer service.
   • Exemplify a model of excellent customer service in keeping with Publix's orientation towards ensuring customer satisfaction.
   • Control freshness by rotating and coding all products legibly according to Walmart policies and procedures.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, deli slicers' average salary in tennessee is 46% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level deli slicers 50% less than senior-level deli slicers.
   • Certifications. A deli slicer 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 slicer's salary.

   Average deli slicer salary

   $11.96hourly

   $24,876 yearly

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   Entry-level deli slicer salary

   $17,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

4. Writing a deli slicer job description

   A deli slicer 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. Below, you can find an example of a deli slicer job description:

   Deli slicer job description example

   Earn up to $20 an hour!

   With Tips - The friendlier you are, the more you make!!

   Come in for an interview and get a free meal!!!

   Benefits:

   • Competitive Pay Rate
   • Flexible schedules
   • Discounted and Free meals
   • Paid time off
   • Health Insurance
   • Dental Insurance
   • Vision Insurance
   • Life Insurance
   • 401K
   • 401K matching
   • Paid uniform
   • Paid Training

   Requirements:

   • Be energetic, hard-working, and ethical
   • Ability to understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures
   • Must be 18 years old or older

   Responsibilities:

   • Greet customers and serve food and beverages with a consistently positive and helpful attitude, including answering questions about the menu.
   • Work together with the line team to prepare cold and hot subs to customer specifications, while following cooking instructions, safety procedures, and sanitary requirements.
   • Use specific kitchen machinery such as knives, grills, slicers, etc.
   • Ensure restaurant cleanliness daily
   • Communicate effectively with team members and management
   • Handle customer concerns and complaints professionally and calmly to resolve problems according to Jersey Mike's standards and policy.

   Company Introduction

   Our authentic taste – served Mike's Way® with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and THE JUICE (oil and vinegar) – is called our CRAVEABILITY factor. Everything about Jersey Mike’s is of the absolute highest quality, including our employees. Our meats and cheeses are all top-quality premium brands sliced freshly before your eyes. Our bread is fresh-baked each day on the premises. And of course, everything’s created right in front of you. It’s what makes Jersey Mike’s the most authentic tasting submarine sandwich available, truly a \Sub Above\, and it’s a tradition of quality we’ll never outgrow. Our team is just that as well...an amazing group of people working together, having fun, engaging with our customers and making each visit memorable with our unique, friendly, and welcoming personalities.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right deli slicer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with deli slicer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 slicer

   Once you've selected the best deli slicer 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new deli slicer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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