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Deli Service Associate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

DELI/SERVICE CLERK

Canby, OR · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a ... associate and customer engagement rules are followed. * Ensure proper temperatures in cases and ...

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Deli Associate

Hood River, OR · On-site

$15.55 - $23.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Deli Associate, you'll be the curator of delectable delights, crafting customized sandwiches ... Ensure work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, and ...

Deli Associate

Hood River, OR

$15.55 - $23.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Deli Associate, you'll be the curator of delectable delights, crafting customized sandwiches ... Ensure work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, and ...

Deli Associate

Hood River, OR · On-site

$15.55 - $23.88/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Deli Associate, you'll be the curator of delectable delights, crafting customized sandwiches ... Ensure work areas are ready to service customers by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, and ...

Deli Manager

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience ...

DELI/CLERK

Happy Valley, OR

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a ...

DELI/CLERK

Newberg, OR

$14.75 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a ...

DELI/CLERK

Florence, OR

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a ...

DELI/CLERK

Tigard, OR · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

A Kroger Deli Clerk creates an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while encouraging other associates to do the same. As a Deli team member, you will establish and maintain a ...

Deli Manager Portland Oregon

Portland, OR

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience ...

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Deli Manager Corvallis Oregon

Corvallis, OR

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience ...

Deli Clerk

Portland, OR · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service ... Bakery or Deli experience is helpful * Retail experience Essential Job Functions: Grocery Clerk ...

Deli Manager Corvallis Oregon

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience ...

Deli Clerk

The Dalles, OR

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Eugene, OR

$14 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Portland, OR

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Stayton, OR · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

Deli Clerk

Silverton, OR

$13.75 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli ... associates gives you energy · Smiling and making others smile is your favorite · You are eager ...

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Deli Service Associate information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a deli service associate?

To thrive as a Deli Service Associate, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with deli slicers, scales, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food handling certifications are typically required. Strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe food practices, customer satisfaction, and smooth deli operations in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges a deli service associate faces, and how can they be overcome?

Deli Service Associates often encounter challenges such as managing high customer volume during peak hours, maintaining strict food safety standards, and efficiently juggling multiple tasks like slicing meats, preparing orders, and keeping displays fresh. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Building good communication with team members and proactively restocking supplies can help ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.

What is the difference between Deli Service Associate vs Cashier?

AspectDeli Service AssociateCashier
Primary RolePreparing and serving deli products, maintaining display casesHandling customer transactions at checkout
Work EnvironmentDeli counters, food prep areasCash registers, checkout lanes
Required SkillsFood handling, customer serviceCash handling, basic math, customer service
CertificationsFood safety certifications often preferredCash handling experience may be preferred

While both roles involve customer service in retail settings, a Deli Service Associate focuses on food preparation and deli product service, whereas a Cashier primarily handles transactions at the checkout. Both positions require strong customer service skills, but the Deli Service Associate emphasizes food safety and preparation, making it distinct from the cashier role.

What is a deli service associate?

Deli Service Associates are grocery store employees who work at the deli counter, assisting customers with their orders for sliced meats, cheeses, salads, and prepared foods. They are responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, restocking displays, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Deli Service Associates also provide customer service by answering questions about products and making recommendations. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are important for this role.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Deli Service Associate jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Deli Service Associate job openings:

DELI/SERVICE CLERK

Fred Meyer

Canby, OR • On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Fred Meyer rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 539 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

170th of 733 rated retailers


Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Minimum

  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
  • Must be 18 or older

Desired

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Retail experience
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
  • Slice deli meats and cheeses to customer's requests using proper deli equipment.
  • Offer samples and recommend products to customers.
  • Inform customers of deli/bistro specials.
  • Recommend deli/ bistro items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.
  • Use all equipment in department according to company guidelines.
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness; review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
  • Label, stock sign, and inventory department merchandise.
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
  • Comply with all state, county and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements.
  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
  • Meet customers' needs by maintaining a clean, attractive and friendly department.
  • Keep refrigerated coolers, store shelves, and other displays fully stocked and conditioned at all times according to tag allocation or department standards.
  • Prepare salads, entrees, and meals; assemble party trays to company standards.
  • Perform cashier functions.
  • Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, cash control, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are followed.
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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