Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Milwaukie, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide a welcoming, friendly, and efficient customer 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 keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining organized and appealing displays, and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The work also involves restocking, handling orders, and using food preparation equipment in an active, fast-paced environment. Duties and skills may vary by store, and employees must follow company, division, and store policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Comfort standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.
• Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone.
• Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion.
• 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.
• Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Merchandising awareness, including keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Cash-handling experience, including processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems.

Responsibilities

• Help customers select deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, providing friendly and efficient service.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone.
• Slice meats and prepare, assemble, and portion deli and grab-and-go products.
• Prepare hot and cold foods.
• Keep the department stocked and maintain clean, organized, visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Use slicers and food preparation equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Handle transactions and make accurate change using register systems where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, 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 / Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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