Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Midland Park, NJ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide friendly, efficient service to customers choosing deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items. You slice meats, prepare grab-and-go options, take orders, and help customers select products.

You also keep the department stocked, clean, and organized throughout the day. Duties include preparing hot and cold items, maintaining displays, monitoring product freshness and temperature, restocking, and using deli equipment. The role is active and fast-paced, with work in varying temperatures and extended periods of standing.

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. 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 skills for taking orders in person or by phone.
• Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and completing orders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing deli products.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Cash-handling experience and familiarity with register systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning items.
• Help customers choose deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items; take orders in person or by phone.
• Prepare hot and cold foods and grab-and-go options.
• Keep display cases stocked, clean, organized, and visually consistent.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Restock products and maintain department workflow and service speed.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company, division, and store procedures.

Benefits

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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