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Deli Cook

Shelton, WA · On-site

$17.99 - $23.38/hr

Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture. 14. Performs other duties as ... Knowledge of deli recipe preparation and quality standards, and ability to assess food freshness.

Leech Lake Gaming

712 Deli

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

... Deli ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates a variety of main course, starch, vegetable ... Is sensitive to Native American Culture. Operates within the parameters of the Leech Lake Gaming ...

New

7 Cedars Resort

Deli Clerk

Sequim, WA · On-site

$17.74 - $21.64/hr

Prepares deli food items in accordance to department recipes and maintains display cases and ... Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Greet guests ...

7 CEDARS

Deli Clerk

Sequim, WA · On-site

$17.74 - $21.64/hr

Prepares deli food items in accordance to department recipes and maintains display cases and ... Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Greet guests ...

Ojibwe Market

Deli Clerk

Lac Du Flambeau, WI · On-site

$11 - $13.75/hr

Native American preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S ... Previous experience working in deli/bakery. Must obtain SERV Safe Certification within 30 days of ...

Leech Lake Gaming

712 Deli

Cass Lake, MN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.17/hr

Cleans and maintains all equipment used in the deli. * Maintains knowledge of all events in the ... Is sensitive to Native American Culture. * Operates within the parameters of the Leech Lake Gaming ...

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Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Dushore, PA · On-site

$114/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Wellsboro, PA

$97/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Blossburg, PA

$18.55/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Canton, PA

$15.50/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Cambridge Springs, PA · On-site

$135/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Grove City, PA · On-site

$1.9K/wk

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

East Syracuse, NY · On-site

$7.0K/mo

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

Kwik Fill

Deli Manager

Wellsboro, PA · On-site

$97/hr

Position Purpose The Deli Manager shares responsibility for the store's food management operation ... National exam programs are those approved by ANSI (American Standards Institute) using the ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for american deli in the United States is $15.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an American Deli?

An American Deli job typically involves working in a fast-paced restaurant environment specializing in deli-style sandwiches, wings, and other casual food items. Employees may take customer orders, prepare food, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer service. Positions can range from cashier and cook to supervisor or manager, depending on experience. Team members are expected to work efficiently and follow food safety guidelines.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an American Deli?

As an American Deli team member, your daily responsibilities often include preparing sandwiches and salads, operating slicers and grills, keeping the work area clean and sanitary, taking customer orders, and handling transactions at the register. You may also restock ingredients, assist with inventory checks, and help maintain proper food safety standards throughout your shift. Working as part of a team, you’ll coordinate with other staff members to ensure orders are accurate and served quickly. This role offers a fast-paced, customer-facing environment where teamwork and communication are key to delivering great customer service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the American Deli position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an American Deli worker, you need skills in food preparation, customer service, basic food safety, and cash handling, often supported by on-the-job training or a food handler's permit. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, slicers, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory tracking tools is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and reliability help set individuals apart in this customer-focused role. These skills ensure efficient operations, high-quality food offerings, and a positive customer experience in a fast-paced deli environment.

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Director of Brand, Growth & Cultural Impact

Troy, NY • On-site

Cesna Group
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Cesna Groupexternal

$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
  • The Director of Brand, Growth & Cultural Impact ? K-Flavor U.S. will report directly to the CEO and lead the transformation, repositioning, and accelerated growth of the company's U.S. brand portfolio.
  • This role is responsible for:
  • - Building the K-Flavor Protein platform in the U.S.
  • - Modernizing and elevating existing American deli brands
  • - Driving retail velocity and profitable growth
  • - Creating culturally relevant, conversation-driving brand momentum
  • The ideal candidate is a brand builder, retail growth operator, and cultural strategist with experience scaling challenger food brands in the U.S.
Job Description
  • Core Mandate
  • 1. Define and build the K-Flavor Protein narrative for mainstream America
  • 2. Transform and upgrade legacy U.S. brands into premium protein platforms
  • 3. Drive velocity, distribution expansion, and margin growth
  • 4. Generate cultural relevance and viral brand moments
  • 5. Own U.S. market-level P&L performance
  • Key Responsibilities
  • 1 Brand Platform & Transformation Leadership
  • - Lead U.S. brand repositioning and transformation initiatives
  • - Define and operationalize the K-Flavor Protein brand narrative
  • - Build culturally resonant storytelling rooted in Korean culinary heritage
  • - Upgrade packaging, visual identity systems, and brand architecture
  • - Elevate legacy deli brands from commodity perception to premium protein positioning
  • 2 Portfolio Strategy & Architecture
  • - Redesign U.S. brand architecture and portfolio roles
  • - Define premium vs. value tiers and channel-specific strategies
  • - Lead SKU rationalization and margin optimization initiatives
  • - Clarify master brand vs. sub-brand strategy
  • - Align U.S. innovation priorities with consumer insights
  • 3 Retail Growth & Velocity Acceleration
  • - Develop and execute category- and channel-specific GTM strategies
  • - Drive retail velocity, distribution gains, and shelf expansion
  • - Partner with brokers and retail buyers across East Coast accounts
  • - Lead trade marketing initiatives in deli, perimeter, and protein categories
  • - Optimize pricing, promotion, and product mix for profitability
  • 4 Cultural & Viral Growth Strategy
  • - Develop culturally relevant, conversation-driving brand moments
  • - Build social-first campaigns designed for shareability and earned media impact
  • - Partner with creators, chefs, and food influencers to drive organic advocacy
  • - Translate online buzz into retail sell-through
  • - Launch retail-linked "moment marketing" initiatives to accelerate trial
  • - Integrate digital storytelling with in-store execution
  • This is not performance-only marketing.
  • This role owns brand-led cultural momentum that drives real revenue.
  • 5 Innovation & Commercialization
  • - Translate U.S. consumer insights into innovation pipeline priorities
  • - Lead commercialization of Korean-inspired protein SKUs
  • - Develop better-for-you, clean-label, and functional protein positioning
  • - Partner with HQ R&D to localize and accelerate product launches
  • 6 P&L & Performance Ownership
  • - Hold accountability for U.S. market-level revenue, margin, and contribution
  • - Manage marketing budgets with ROI discipline
  • - Establish KPI dashboards across velocity, margin, and brand health
  • - Lead corrective action plans in partnership with Sales and Finance
  • 7 Cross-Functional & Global Leadership
  • - Serve as primary U.S. brand liaison to Seoul HQ
  • - Align global brand direction with U.S. execution realities
  • - Partner closely with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Finance
  • - Support post-acquisition integration and brand alignment
Qualifications
  • Required
  • - 10?15 years of experience building or scaling U.S. food/CPG brands
  • - Demonstrated success in brand transformation or challenger brand growth
  • - Strong retail and trade marketing experience
  • - Proven accountability for market-level P&L
  • - Experience working in growth-stage or transformation-stage organizations
  • Preferred
  • - Experience in protein, deli, fresh, or perimeter categories
  • - Experience with PE-backed or founder-led companies
  • - Experience building culturally relevant or viral food brands
  • - Familiarity with Asian or globally inspired food categories
  • Leadership DNA
  • We are seeking a leader who:
  • - Has a builder mentality
  • - Operates with a challenger mindset
  • - Is comfortable with ambiguity and rapid decision-making
  • - Understands culture as a growth lever
  • - Is obsessed with velocity and execution
  • - Thinks strategically but executes like an operator
  • Why This Role Matters
  • This is not a maintenance marketing role.
  • This role will define how Korean-inspired protein is understood in the U.S. market ? and how legacy brands evolve into scalable, premium platforms capable of national expansion.
What's On Offer
Comprehensive health insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick days
Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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