Deli Associate (PT) Meridian

Job DetailsJob Location: Village Store - Meridian, ID 83646Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: Weekends & EveningsJob Category: Deli DepartmentQualificationsLove good food and great people?

As a Deli Associate at the Co-op, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality deli items while creating a warm, welcoming experience for every customer. You’ll craft sandwiches, salads, and custom orders with care, keep things clean and organized, and work with a fun, fast-paced team that loves what they do.

What You’ll Do

Prepare deli products according to Co-op recipes and portioning guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
Serve customers with a friendly attitude, answering questions and taking custom orders accurately.
Maintain deli stations in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition following food safety standards.
Monitor inventory, rotate stock, and minimize shrink through careful prep and tracking.
Slice, assemble, and package orders efficiently while maintaining portion accuracy.
Follow food handling and labeling protocols to ensure safety and compliance.
Work collaboratively with team members to keep operations running smoothly during busy times.
Accurately record production details and waste as needed.
Operate deli equipment safely and responsibly.

What We’re Looking For

Positive, reliable, and customer-focused attitude
Ability to follow detailed recipes and portioning instructions
Strong communication skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety
Comfortable multitasking and adapting to changing priorities
Familiarity with food prep and handling techniques (experience with deli equipment a plus)

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior food service or retail experience preferred but not required
ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred

Physical Demands & Working Environment
This role keeps you moving! You’ll be on your feet, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, bending, and using step stools or ladders as needed. Expect a lively deli environment with friendly customers, busy service times, and a close-knit team. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and used when working with equipment. It’s a fast-paced, people-focused setting where no two days are the same.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.