Deli Clerk

Albertsons • Bainbridge Island, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, your day is centered around preparing fresh food and creating a welcoming experience for customers. You’re often the first stop for something ready to enjoy, helping customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items while keeping service friendly and efficient. From slicing meats to preparing grab‑and‑go options, your work helps keep customers coming back. Another slice of the role is keeping the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day. You’ll prepare hot and cold items, maintain organized displays, and monitor product freshness and temperature. Between restocking, taking orders, and working with equipment, the day stays active, making it a strong fit for someone who enjoys staying busy in a fast‑paced environment.

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
• Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone
• Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
• Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed
• Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
• Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand
• Comfort with standing for extended periods
• Lifting product up to 35lbs
• Working in varying temperatures

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred
• Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning
• Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items
• Cash handling experience

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh food
• Creating a welcoming experience for customers
• Helping customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items
• Slicing meats
• Preparing grab-and-go options
• Keeping the department stocked, clean, and ready
• Preparing hot and cold items
• Maintaining organized displays
• Monitoring product freshness and temperature
• Restocking
• Taking orders
• Working with equipment
• Processing transactions
• Making accurate change

Benefits

• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED