Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Dale City, VA

13d • $13 - $18

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 also prepare hot and cold items, keep the department stocked and organized, maintain clean and visually consistent displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. The role involves restocking, order taking, and operating food preparation equipment in an active, fast-paced environment.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The specific responsibilities, 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.
• Comfort standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience.
• Clear customer communication skills.
• 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 to handle multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to keep display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Cash-handling skills and ability to use register systems.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand.

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 the department and maintain organized, clean, and visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Label and price products and ensure orders are completed accurately.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, equipment 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 such as pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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