Entry Level Deli Associate Jobs
New grad deli associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a friendly attitude and willingness to learn can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Whole Foods Market, Meijer, and Pilot Flying J hiring at this level now.
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As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.
What You'll be Doing:
- Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
- Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
- Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.
- Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
- Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.
- Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
- Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.
- Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.
- Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.
- Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.
- Promotes a safe work environment.
- Reliable and consistent attendance required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or its equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of related retail experience.
- One year of management experience.
- Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders.
- Successful completion of all required certifications.
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.
What You'll be Doing:
- Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
- Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
- Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.
- Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
- Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.
- Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
- Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.
- Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.
- Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.
- Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.
- Promotes a safe work environment.
- Reliable and consistent attendance required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or its equivalent required.
- 2-3 years of related retail experience.
- One year of management experience.
- Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders.
- Successful completion of all required certifications.
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Entry Level Deli Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level deli associate job?
Focus on customer service experience from any setting, such as retail, food service, or volunteering, since employers at this level prioritize attitude and reliability over a long resume. Highlight any food handling, knife skills, or sanitation knowledge you have. A food handler certification, even a basic one, gives entry level candidates a genuine edge when competing for a first deli role.
Which companies hire entry level deli associates?
Companies hiring entry level deli associates right now include Whole Foods Market, Meijer, and Pilot Flying J, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Grocery chains, supermarkets, and specialty food retailers tend to drive the most hiring at this level, often bringing on new associates for part-time, full-time, and seasonal openings.
Are there remote entry level deli associate jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited for hands-on deli roles. About 0% of entry level deli associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent areas like deli department coordination or food ordering support. The majority of openings are on-site positions working directly with customers and food preparation.
Are these new grad deli associate jobs?
Yes, entry level deli associate listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or part-time food service work in place of full-time history, and does not require prior deli-specific training. Look for postings that mention on-the-job training or no experience necessary.
Which industries hire the most entry level deli associates?
Entry Level deli associate roles concentrate in Retail and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire at this level consistently because deli departments require steady staffing and are well suited to candidates building their first food service or retail career.