Who Are We:
Market Hall Foods in Oakland is a family-owned specialty food store dedicated to offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our store specializes in cured meats, house-made items, and gourmet pantry goods. With a warm, community-focused atmosphere, we pride ourselves on offering a personalized shopping experience that celebrates food, family, and tradition.
About the Role:
As a Deli Associate, you will be the face of our deli counter. Serving customers with knowledge, care, and enthusiasm. You’ll help create an inviting and engaging environment while preparing and presenting high-quality deli items. This position is perfect for someone who loves food, enjoys working with people, and values craftsmanship and authenticity in culinary experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
-Greeting customers warmly and assisting with product selections
-Prepare and package all deli items - such as salads, hot/cold entrees, fresh pasta, and charcuterie meats
-Slice, weigh, wrap, and label meats using proper food safety procedures
-Familiarize yourself with our menus, products and services provided in-store/online
-Ensure your daily assigned case is properly stocked throughout the day - replenish salads, entrees, pastas, meats, paper & plastic, when needed
-Follow opening/closing procedures, check in with team to ensure daily tasks are completed
-Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using POS, assist customers by bagging items
-Ability to properly handle cash and apply basic math skills
-Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including proper food handling and sanitation procedures
-Assist in other areas as needed
Skills of the Role:
-Prior deli, food service, or hospitality experienced preferred, but not required – we’re happy to train the right person!
-A genuine passion for food and customer service
-Ability to work independently and as a close-knit team
-Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and safety
-Adaptable
Physical Requirements:
-Stand for extended periods of time, 7+ hours
-Ability to lift, push, pull, carry between 30-40 lbs
-Ability to properly use and operate meat slicers, knives, pasta cutting machines, scissors, etc.
Certifications Provided:
-Food Handler Certification
-CA Harassment Prevention Training
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