Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Fremont, CA

14d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide customers with a welcoming, friendly, and efficient service experience. You help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; take orders in person or by phone; slice meats; and prepare grab-and-go options. You also keep the department stocked, clean, organized, and ready throughout the day by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining displays, and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The role involves restocking, serving customers, and operating food preparation equipment in an active, fast-paced environment.

This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Duties and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Employees must follow company, division, and store policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate slicers and food preparation equipment after training and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills for weighing, portioning, and transactions.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfort standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.
• Clear communication skills for taking orders in person or by phone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience.
• Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to maintain stocked, clean, visually consistent displays.
• Cash-handling experience and familiarity with register systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in choosing deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Slice meats and prepare, assemble, and portion deli products and grab-and-go options.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Stock and restock products and maintain clean, organized, and visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Use slicers, food preparation equipment, and register systems as applicable.
• Accurately portion, label, price, and complete orders.
• Process transactions and make accurate change where required.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, safety, and company procedures.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed