Job Requirements
Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik’s Food Markets is far more than a grocery store—we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.
At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.
If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.
Job Title
Deli Chef
Manager
Deli Manager
Job Summary
The Deli Chef will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik’s culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Deli Chef is to carry out custom catering orders for special events, prepare all Deli cold case and hot case items, as well as, soups, entrees, based on the daily production schedule. The Deli Chef will also create and cook items from scratch and lead department special events.
Our Values:
Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say “yes” to our customers. It’s important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere “Thank you for your business!”
Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik’s brand.
Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use “Red Truck Service” when additional assistance is needed.
Work Experience
Duties/Responsibilities
Serve customers in the Deli Department while modeling Sendik’s culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions, making suggestions and resolving complaints
Carry out custom catering orders for special events such as weddings, birthdays and holidays, per customer request
Cook items from scratch according to company recipes, employing creativity and coming up with
innovative ideas when appropriate.
Cook all items for the deli cold case and hot bar, including, but not limited to, packaged foods, entrees, salads and soups while adhering to and following company recipes.
Observe and evaluate trends to determine the type and quantity of food to produce
Provide and support daily production lists for the Deli Department as needed
Lead special event stations (ex. Fish Fry), including Sendik’s and customer events
Maintain department conditions, ensuring shelves are stocked, product is rotated and the department is clean and well organized
Maintain and update weekly reports (purchasing, sanitation and inventory)
Ability to assist the Deli Manager with ordering inventory based on reports (shrink, overage, expired, etc.)
Ability to coach and train associates new to the Deli Department
Create attractive Deli Department displays and end caps based on specific sales for the week
Communicate with Deli Manager in regards to department conditions and other concerns as needed
Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized and ready each day
Operate, maintain and clean deli equipment including knives, ovens, fryers, dishwashers, coolers and slicers
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to…