Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Buena Park, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide customers with friendly, efficient service. You assist customers choosing deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; slice meats; and prepare grab-and-go options. You also keep the department stocked, clean, and organized by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining displays, and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The role involves restocking, taking orders, and using food preparation equipment in a fast-paced environment.

This is 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate slicers and food preparation equipment following training and safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills for weighing, portioning, and transactions.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift products up to 35 pounds, and work in varying temperatures.
• Clear communication skills when taking orders in person or by phone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed.

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.
• Cash-handling experience using register systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, taking orders in person or by phone.
• Prepare deli products by slicing, assembling, and portioning items, including hot and cold foods and grab-and-go options.
• Keep department displays stocked, clean, organized, and visually consistent.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Label and price products accurately and complete orders accurately.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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