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Houchens Industries

Diversified employee-owned holding company

Assistant Deli Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
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Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
In PersonTravel is required as necessary.
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.
  • No prior experience is necessary.
  • Must have access to a phone at all times.
  • Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
  • Must be trained in all levels of deli work, including cooking, donuts, breads, cakes, meats, and cheeses.
  • Must be able to perform the stated physical activities and handle the listed lifting and carrying demands, and wear personal protective equipment including a back belt when lifting and handling heavy objects.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and prepare food for customers.
  • Place orders and verify received items against the orders.
  • Clean and organize the kitchen to keep it free from safety hazards.
  • Interact with and educate deli clerks on food preparation tips.
  • Shop for food items for the steam table and cases.
  • Inventory kitchen items and ensure they are returned to the proper room after use.
  • Perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
  • Pull and put out fresh product.
  • Ensure employees have started their jobs for the day's business.
  • Make employee schedules.
  • Complete paperwork and take inventory.
  • Address labor, gross profit, and supply costs daily to maintain profitability.
  • Merchandise departments to support sales and gross profit.
  • Verify prices, tags, and signs.
  • Work toward the Full-Fresh-Clean standard.
  • Ensure products meet the highest possible quality standards.
  • Present food attractively.
  • Organize food items and utensils.
  • Maintain a neat, clean, and organized department.
  • Train new employees.
  • Provide friendly, courteous, and prompt customer service; greet customers, assist them, and respond to inquiries and complaints.

About the company

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.