Associate - Deli

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy serving food with pride and precision?

Joseph’s Deli departments are consistently voted “Best Deli” in the cities we serve, and our Deli Associates play a key role in maintaining that reputation. From handcrafted sandwiches and beautifully prepared party platters to delivering premier customer service, our Deli team helps create the quality and experience customers expect every day. As a Deli Associate, you’ll be part of a high-energy, team-oriented department that takes pride in doing things the right way.

Growth & Learning at Joseph’s

We believe in developing our team from within. As a Deli Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, customer service, and department operations while learning the standards that set Joseph’s apart. Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.

Routine Tasks:

Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making personalized suggestions

Maintain product freshness through regular rotation and quality checks

Restock and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness

Package, label, and price self-service items accurately

Slice meats and cheeses, prepare custom sandwiches, and fulfill custom/special orders and party platters

Operate deli equipment safely, including meat and cheese slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and other Deli equipment

Assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Prior deli or food preparation experience preferred

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Basic math and reading skills

Strong attention to detail and visual presentation

Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude

A passion for serving people

Physical & Work Environment

A Deli Associate performs their tasks primarily in the Deli department. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods and lifting products weighing up to 50 pounds. The position includes frequent interaction with customers and fellow team members in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Benefits Include:

Positive Work Environment

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Personal Days

20% Employee Discount

We’d love to tell you more.

If you have questions about the Deli Associate role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Deli department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.

As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief Predictive Index (PI) assessment. This helps us understand your strengths and how you may thrive within our team.

You can complete the assessment here:

Interview Process

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

Employment Eligibility

Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.