Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Woodridge, IL

1h

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide a welcoming, friendly, and efficient experience for customers. You assist customers in choosing 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 displays organized, and monitor product freshness and temperature. The work is active and fast-paced, involving restocking, order taking, and use of food preparation equipment.

The role requires following food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines. It may involve processing transactions, standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures. The posted information describes the general nature of the work; responsibilities and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be provided during the application process. 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift products up to 35 pounds, and work 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, maintain workflow, and adapt to changing customer demand.

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.
• Cash-handling experience using register systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with selecting 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 maintain organized, clean, and visually consistent displays and cases.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, as applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company procedures, and equipment safety guidelines.

Benefits

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