Lead Deli Clerk

Lead Deli Clerk – Coborn's, Inc.

At Coborn’s, our Deli and Bakery are places where great food and friendly service come together. As a Lead Deli Clerk, you’ll support the Deli/Bakery Manager and help the team deliver fresh, high‑quality products and a welcoming experience for every guest. You’ll lead by example, coach teammates, and keep the department running smoothly day to day.

• Stepping in to support and oversee the Deli/Bakery department when the manager is away.
• Helping train, coach, and support deli clerks and cooks, leading with a positive and approachable style.
• Setting the tone by delivering friendly, helpful service and following company standards.
• Overseeing food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes, freshness, and food safety standards are consistently met.
• Receiving, rotating, wrapping, pricing, and coding products to keep deli and bakery cases full, fresh, and inviting.
• Monitoring product dates and removing out‑of‑code items daily.
• Supporting strong merchandising through clean, organized cases and engaging displays.
• Helping maintain clean, safe, and organized aisles, work areas, and backrooms.
• Creating a remarkable guest experience by greeting guests, sharing product knowledge, and making thoughtful recommendations.
• Responding to guest concerns with care and involving leadership as needed.

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise‑specific discounts available at company‑owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with Daily Pay – pay before payday.
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation).
• Paid floating holidays and time‑and‑a‑half for company‑recognized holidays.
• Sunday premium pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply).
• Paid military leave.
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in‑store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month.
• Health & wellness programs, challenges and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work‑life services and up to five free in‑person counseling sessions per year.
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more.
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Employees benefit from the success of the company through this company‑sponsored benefit.
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as vision, accident and critical illness insurance.
• If hired or promoted to a full‑time position, receive medical & dental insurance, HSA, FSA, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, paid family caregiver leave, term life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and short‑term & long‑term disability insurance.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

USD $18.00 – $25.00 per hour.

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn’s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. Join a fast‑growing, employee‑owned grocery retailer proud of over 100 years of service across the Midwest. Our stores include Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych’s, Sullivan’s, Kessler’s, and additional retail businesses such as Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, and Pet Supplies Plus.

We operate a central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and distribution center to support our diverse operations.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer – all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.