Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Oak Forest, IL

9h • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and create a welcoming customer experience. You help customers select deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; 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 work includes restocking, taking orders, and using equipment in a fast-paced environment.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits and eligibility may depend on length of service, hours worked, applicable agreements, and company policy. 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 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 is preferred.
• Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Cash-handling experience, including processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, providing friendly and efficient service.
• Slice meats and prepare deli products and grab-and-go options.
• Prepare hot and cold items.
• Keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day.
• Maintain organized, stocked, clean, and visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Take orders in person or by phone and complete them accurately.
• Weigh, portion, label, and price products accurately.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, safety, and company procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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