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Food Provisions LLC

Deli Clerk

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

... and food preparation to maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked, and customer-ready department ... Deli Clerk Benefits: * Weekly pay. * Free daily meal during your shift. * Health, dental, and ...

Food Provisions LLC

Deli Clerk

Key Biscayne, FL

$13 - $16/hr

... and food preparation to maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked, and customer-ready department ... Deli Clerk Benefits: * Weekly pay. * Free daily meal during your shift. * Health, dental, and ...

Food Provisions LLC

Deli Clerk

Key Biscayne, FL

$13 - $16/hr

... and food preparation to maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked, and customer-ready department ... Deli Clerk Benefits: * Weekly pay. * Free daily meal during your shift. * Health, dental, and ...

Haggen Northwest Fresh

Food Service Clerk

Auburn, WA

$17.38 - $24.25/hr

Food Service Clerks produce, package and merchandise fresh delicatessen products while you assist ... preparation areas, tools and equipment. You will be required to obtain a food handler's permit.

Good Food Holdings

Food Service - Clerk

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Food Service Clerk Department: Food Service Reports To: Food Service Manager FLSA Status: Nonexempt ... Makes sandwiches and prepares lunch and dinner specials. * Set up advertising displays or arrange ...

Good Food Holdings

Food Service - Clerk

Hollywood, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Food Service Clerk Department: Food Service Reports To: Food Service Manager FLSA Status: Nonexempt ... Makes sandwiches and prepares lunch and dinner specials. * Set up advertising displays or arrange ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Prague, OK · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Benton, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Haskell, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Dyersburg, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $15/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Heavener, OK · On-site

$12 - $14.25/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

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Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Warner, OK · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Produce Clerk

Warner, OK · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Produce Clerk: What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I do it As a Produce Clerk, this is what I do ... Fresh Food Preparation & Production - I support fresh food preparation and production including ...

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Food Preparation Clerk information

What does a food preparation clerk do?

A Food Preparation Clerk is responsible for assisting in the preparation and packaging of food products in grocery stores, delis, or food service establishments. Their duties often include slicing meats and cheeses, preparing salads, arranging food displays, and ensuring food safety standards are met. They may also help maintain cleanliness in the work area, stock shelves, and provide customer service. This role is essential for ensuring fresh, high-quality food is available for customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a food preparation clerk?

To thrive as a Food Preparation Clerk, you need basic food handling knowledge, attention to cleanliness, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety certifications, such as a food handler's permit, are commonly required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you excel in fast-paced kitchen environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and providing quality customer service.

What are common challenges faced by food preparation clerks, and how can they be managed?

Food Preparation Clerks often face challenges such as maintaining strict food safety standards, managing time during peak hours, and handling repetitive tasks efficiently. Adhering to proper sanitation protocols and staying organized can help minimize errors and prevent contamination. Additionally, clear communication with team members ensures smooth workflow, while rotating stations can help reduce fatigue from repetitive motions. Embracing a proactive attitude toward learning new techniques also contributes to a positive and productive work environment.

What is the difference between Food Preparation Clerk vs Kitchen Helper?

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The Food Preparation Clerk primarily handles ordering, inventory, and basic food prep tasks in a food service environment. They often work in restaurants, cafeterias, or catering services, focusing on administrative and preparatory duties. Kitchen Helpers assist with basic food prep, cleaning, and supporting kitchen staff, often in the same settings. Both roles require similar certifications like food safety training and involve working in fast-paced food service environments. The main difference is that Food Preparation Clerks focus more on administrative tasks related to food prep, while Kitchen Helpers are more involved in hands-on kitchen support.

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Prepared Foods Clerk

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Coralville, IA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description:

Location: Operations – Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City

Reports to: Prepared Foods Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-Exempt


About New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive.


About the Role

The Prepared Foods Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, appetizing, and welcoming prepared foods experience for every customer.


This role works across the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counter areas, supporting food preparation and assembly, stocking and rotation, packaging and labeling, customer service, and the cleanliness and food safety standards that define New

Pioneer prepared foods.


Prepared Foods Clerks play an important role in delivering high quality, safe, and attractively presented food while supporting the overall success of the store team.

Requirements:

What You Will Do

  • Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful service at the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counters
  • Prepare, portion, assemble, and package food following established recipes, presentation, and portioning standards
  • Stock and replenish the retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar and deli displays fully and attractively
  • Rotate product, apply accurate date and ingredient labeling, and follow all food handling procedures
  • Monitor and record hot holding and cold holding temperatures following food safety procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across preparation, service, and display areas
  • Assist customers with product questions, samples, and catering orders
  • Work collaboratively with team members, the commissary kitchen, and other departments to support daily operations

What Success Looks Like

  • Customers experience fresh, and well-presented prepared foods every day
  • Customers experience engaged and thoughtful customer service
  • Retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar and deli displays remain full, rotated, and accurately labeled
  • External and internal areas of the department maintain consistent levels of cleanliness and coordination
  • Food preparation, portioning, and presentation standards are consistently met
  • Food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards are consistently followed
  • Team members contribute positively to department culture and operational flow

What You’ll Bring

  • Food service, deli, culinary, grocery, or retail experience preferred
  • Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
  • Strong communication and reliability
  • Interest in natural, organic, and local foods preferred
  • Able to stay on task consistently and present self professionally
  • Commitment to food safety and willingness to complete required food handling certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in varying temperatures, including coolers and freezers
  • Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.


Why Join New Pioneer

At New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and cooperation.

As a Prepared Foods Clerk, you help create the fresh, flavorful, and dependable prepared foods experience our shoppers count on every day.