Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Ocean City, MD

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About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide a welcoming, friendly, and efficient customer experience. You help customers select 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 prepare hot and cold items, keep the department stocked, maintain clean and organized displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. The role involves restocking, handling orders, and working with food-preparation equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires following food safety, sanitation, company, division, and store procedures. Duties and skills may vary by store, and the official job description is provided during the application process. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.
• Food preparation skills, including slicing, assembling, and portioning deli products.
• Attention to detail when portioning, labeling, pricing, and completing orders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain workflow and service speed in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot-case items.
• Cash-handling experience using register systems.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items while providing friendly, efficient service.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone and complete orders accurately.
• Slice meats and prepare, assemble, and portion deli products and grab-and-go options.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Stock and restock the department and maintain clean, organized, visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Process transactions and provide accurate change using register systems, where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, equipment safety, and company procedures.

Benefits

• 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 service length, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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