Deli Clerk at Chestnut Petroleum – Nanuet, New York
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About This Position
Deli Clerk/Kitchen Staff
Location: NY & NJ
Department: Retail
Reports To: Store Manager
Company Overview
Chestnut Group is a trusted convenience retail brand, preferred fuels marketer and exceptional place to work in the tri-state area. The privately held Company owns and operates gas stations and convenience stores under the Chestnut Market brand and is a preferred supplier for premium fuel flags including Shell, Exxon Mobil and British Petroleum among others. The company has a growing portfolio of wholesale customers and assets across the Northeast within its Chestnut Fuels business. Chestnut Group is focused on creating and delivering exceptional people-first convenience with care – every experience, every time. Come join our growing and passionate commercial team!
Position Summary
The Deli Clerk / Kitchen Staff is responsible for preparing high-quality food items while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment. This role ensures all food preparation, storage, and service areas meet company standards and comply with food safety and health regulations.
The Deli Clerk supports daily kitchen operations by preparing food, maintaining food safety standards, cleaning kitchen equipment, and providing friendly customer service within the deli or quick-service food area.
Our Values
- Safety – We protect the well‑being of our people, partners, and communities.
- Quality – We deliver unmatched experiences and service.
- Unity – We collaborate to achieve shared goals.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, always.
- Responsibility – We take ownership of our work and outcomes.
- Respect – We treat everyone with dignity.
- Empowerment – We give people the tools to succeed.
- Love – We bring passion to everything we do.
Our behaviors emphasize operating with excellence, creating welcoming environments, rewarding performance, communicating openly, staying accountable, and approaching challenges with a growth mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve fresh deli and prepared food items according to company recipes and culinary standards
- Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation standards
- Ensure all food preparation, storage, and service areas remain clean and organized
- Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Clean and sanitize countertops, cutting boards, food prep surfaces, and kitchen equipment
- Maintain floors, food preparation areas, and storage areas according to sanitation standards
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Properly store food items following food safety and rotation procedures (FIFO)
- Maintain clean and organized refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage areas
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service in the deli or food service area
- Support team members to ensure smooth kitchen and store operations
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in food service, deli, restaurant, or kitchen roles preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is a plus
- Strong attention to cleanliness and food preparation standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- In-person role within a convenience store deli or quick-service kitchen environment
- Shifts may include early morning, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
- Ability to lift 35–50 pounds
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and cleaning tasks
- Exposure to kitchen equipment, food preparation tools, and cleaning chemicals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (applies to Full-Time positions)
- 401(k) with company match (must meet age qualifications)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Nanuet, New York, 10954, United States region.