Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Union City, CA

7d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide welcoming, efficient service to customers. 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 keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day by preparing hot and cold items, maintaining organized displays, and monitoring 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 general description 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.
• Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone.
• 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.
• 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.
• Merchandising awareness and ability to keep display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Cash-handling skills, including processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items while providing friendly and efficient service.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone.
• Slice meats and prepare deli products, including grab-and-go options.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day.
• Maintain organized, clean, and visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Operate slicers and food-preparation equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Weigh and portion products, label and price items, complete orders accurately, and process register transactions 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.
• 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 (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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