Deli Clerk
Jewel-Osco
Chicago, IL0–20 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 12 Nov 2026, 21:54 ET · Last seen open on LinkedIn 12 Nov, 21:54 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 20 years
- Nice to have
- Customer service
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Deli Clerk, your day is centered around preparing fresh food and creating a welcoming experience for customers. You’ll prepare hot and cold items, maintain organized displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys staying busy in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing fresh food
- Creating a welcoming customer experience
- Helping customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items
- Slicing meats
- Preparing grab-and-go options
- Keeping the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day
- Maintaining organized displays
- Monitoring product freshness and temperature
- Restocking
- Taking orders
- Working with equipment
- Processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems (varies by location)
- Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to operate slicers and food preparation equipment following training and safety guidelines
- Basic math skills for weighing, portioning, and transactions
- Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone
- Food Preparation Skills: Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning
- Product Knowledge: Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
- Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed
- Merchandising Awareness: Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
- Cash Handling: Processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems
- Operational Awareness: Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
- Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand
- Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, lifting product up to 35lbs, and working in varying temperatures
- Prior food service or customer service experience preferred