Deli Clerk Resume Guide

Skilled deli clerk with 2+ years of experience in customer service and food preparation. Track record of providing an exceptional deli counter experience, as evidenced by positive feedback from customers. Adept at managing inventory levels to ensure freshness and profitability. Seeking a position at ABC Deli where I can utilize my skills in customer service and food preparation.

Determined and hardworking deli clerk with a history of providing excellent customer service in fast-paced environments. Experienced in preparing food items, managing stock, and handling transactions. Seeking to leverage abilities to grow with the ABC Deli team. In previous roles increased sales by up to 15% through suggestive selling techniques during slow periods.

Detail-oriented deli clerk with 6+ years of experience in customer service and food preparation. Proven ability to multitask, work quickly under pressure, and follow cleanliness standards meticulously. Recognized as Employee of the Month 4 times for excellent customer service skills. Seeking to leverage abilities to become the next deli clerk at ABC supermarket.

Accomplished deli clerk with more than 2 years of experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced deli. Proven ability to provide excellent customer service while preparing food according to strict safety and sanitation guidelines. Seeking a position as a deli clerk at ABC grocery store where I can continue to hone my skills and support the needs of customers.

Energetic and hard-working deli clerk with 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment. Seeking to leverage customer service and food handling skills to grow sales at ABC Deli. At XYZ, increased sales by 21% through effective upselling techniques. Consistently praised by customers for outstanding service and product knowledge.

Dependable and hardworking deli clerk with 2+ years of experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Seeking to leverage my food preparation skills and ability to handle cash transactions at ABC Deli. Key achievements include increasing sales by up to 20% during peak hours and reducing product waste by 10%.

Reliable and hardworking deli clerk with more than three years of experience in customer service and food preparation. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent service to customers. Seeking a challenging position at ABC supermarket that will allow for professional growth.

Hard-working deli clerk with 3+ years of experience working in busy delis. Excellent at handling customer inquiries, preparing food according to specifications, and stocking shelves. Committed to providing an excellent customer experience and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

• Reduced customer wait times by 20% through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Served an average of 500 customers per shift, providing them with expert knowledge on various deli meats, cheeses and other products.
• Successfully upsold over 50% of customers on additional items such as sides, drinks and desserts.
• Revised the deli’s stock order system to streamline inventory management and reduce food wastage by 10%.
• Presented new menu ideas to the Deli Manager on a monthly basis, resulting in the successful implementation of 3 new menu items over 6 months.

• Meticulously cleaned and organized the deli counter, fridge and storage shelves every night; lowered customer complaints about hygiene by 72%.
• Reorganized the deli’s inventory management system, cutting food wastage by $200 per month.
• Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, as well as best practices for handling food safely.
• Introduced a new line of healthy sandwiches that generated an additional $1,500 in revenue per month.
• Hired and trained 3 new employees to work at the deli counter during peak hours.

• Formulated sandwiches, salads and other food items according to customer specifications while following all safety guidelines.
• Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a weekly basis to maintain stock levels; often negotiated with vendors for better pricing and discounts.
• Reliably opened or closed the deli counter on time as scheduled, ensuring that all food preparation tasks were completed before customers arrived or after they left.
• Developed a strong working knowledge of different meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments and bread types in order to make recommendations to customers based on their preferences.
• Compiled customer orders quickly and accurately without errors, upselling additional items when appropriate; generated $450+ in sales per shift on average.

• Structured work shifts for 4 different deli clerks, ensuring proper coverage during high-traffic hours and preventing any overlap in duties.
• Expedited customer orders by delegating tasks to other food service employees and working on multiple orders simultaneously.
• Efficiently completed transactions by ringing up customers on the register and bagging merchandise quickly.
• Consistently provided friendly, courteous customer service, resulting in a 5% increase in repeat business from previous month.

• Advised customers on the best meats and cheeses to purchase for their needs, optimizing sales by upselling premium items.
• Answered customer inquiries regarding deli products, recipes and preparation methods in a competent and professional manner.
• Utilized excellent knife skills to slice meat and cheese products quickly and accurately according to customer specifications.
• Maintained cleanliness standards in the deli area at all times, ensuring that food safety guidelines were strictly followed.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills by efficiently stocking shelves and completing inventory tasks as needed.

• Prepped and cooked over 100 pounds of meat per day, including slicing deli meats, cooking burgers and hot dogs, and preparing sandwiches to order.
• Consistently provided excellent customer service by greeting every customer with a smile, taking their order accurately and efficiently, and upselling them on additional menu items.
• Demonstrated expert knife skills when slicing meats & cheeses for customers’ orders as well as for display in the deli case; reduced food wastage by 2%.
• Improved efficiency behind the counter by developing a better system for organizing sandwich ingredients and condiments; decreased preparation time by 3 minutes on average per sandwich.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a new customer loyalty program that increased repeat business by 10% in the first month.

• Scheduled and coordinated the work of deli clerks, cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient operation of the deli.
• Stocked shelves and displays with meats, cheeses, breads and other food items; regularly rotated stock to ensure freshness.
• Actively promoted special offers and new products to customers; upsold on various items which increased revenue by $4,000 in the last quarter.
• Streamlined deli operations by developing more efficient methods for preparing sandwiches and salads which reduced preparation time by 2 minutes on average.
• Ensured that all food safety guidelines were strictly followed when handling ingredients and preparing food items; lowered incidences of food contamination and wastage by 18%.

• Facilitated the efficient and effective running of the deli counter, including serving customers, preparing food orders and cleaning up after each shift.
• Accurately prepared customer orders according to specifications and ensured that all food items were fresh and of high quality.
• Opened and closed the deli counter in accordance with established procedures while ensuring that all food items were properly stored away.
• Trained new employees on deli operations, including customer service, food preparation and safety procedures.

High School Diploma
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Food Handler’s Certificate
State of California
May 2017