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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Assistant Deli Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Clarita, CA, USA$19.50 - $29.15 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
  • Be dependable and reliable and able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
  • Have an outgoing and friendly manner, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers, take special orders, and answer phones.
  • Have a proven ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, with working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Have strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Have and maintain Food Safety certification, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
  • Have strong organization and planning skills and be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Be able to lift and carry product weighing up to 70 pounds, from 4 to 60 inches, for up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours.
  • Be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
  • Be able to operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment and assist in maintaining equipment in safe working condition.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department to maximize productivity and profit.
  • Manage ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
  • Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, and communication.
  • Assist in leading a team to deliver high product quality, customer service, and customer experience.
  • Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
  • Unload and sort store deliveries and operate and maintain deli equipment.
  • Ensure that company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed, and verify that Deli team members are aware of and follow these procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.

About the Company

Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as a specialty grocery retailer focused on natural and organic foods. It runs more than 400 stores in 24 states, offering a curated selection that mirrors a farmers market, including produce, organic options, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, meat and dairy, and natural body care. Stores are smaller (about 23,000 square feet) to emphasize freshness and efficiency, with a strong distribution network to keep products fresh. A major part of its offering is private-label products (over 2,400 items) that made up about 23% of sales in late 2024, helping margins and loyalty. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on hard-to-find natural and specialty items, health-focused categories (plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo), and a farm-market shopping vibe, rather than competing as a traditional grocery store. Its goal is to make natural foods more accessible and affordable while serving as a complementary destination for health-minded shoppers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2002

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