deli clerk

Behind the counter

A deli clerk works behind the counter at a delicatessen, slicing meats and cheeses, preparing sandwiches, and serving customers.

The job involves taking orders, operating slicing machines, and maintaining the display case: The deli clerk asked how thick I wanted the turkey sliced.

Related

cold cuts · salami · pastrami · provolone · Swiss cheese · scale · ticket · waiting · sandwich · mustard · pickle · rye · ham · turkey · cold cut combo · cheese · paper · wrapped

Categories
Opposites
service role direction

deli clerkcustomer

Buyer of goods

patron · shopper · consumer · client

food preparation vs. service

deli clerkchef

Professional kitchen leader

executive chef · head chef · head cook · sous chef · pastry chef

occupational status/hierarchy

deli clerkdeli owner

Runs a food shop

business owner · store manager · franchise owner · proprietor · employer

Family

deli, clerk, delicatessen, clerks, clerkship, clerical, clerked, clerking, delis

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G