Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Big Bear Lake, CA

10h • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Clerk, you prepare fresh food and provide a welcoming, friendly, and efficient customer experience. You help customers choose 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, stock and organize displays, monitor product freshness and temperature, and keep the department clean and ready throughout the day. The role involves staying active in a fast-paced environment while balancing customer service, food preparation, restocking, and equipment use.

This is described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The responsibilities, duties, and skills may vary by store, and the official job description is 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 skills for taking orders in person or by phone.
• Food preparation skills, including slicing, assembling, and portioning deli products.
• Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion.
• Organization and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain workflow and service speed.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand.
• Ability to maintain food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Merchandising awareness, including keeping displays stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Cash-handling experience using register systems, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selecting deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items, and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone.
• Slice meats and prepare, assemble, and portion deli products and grab-and-go options.
• Prepare hot and cold food items.
• Stock and maintain clean, organized, visually consistent display cases.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Use slicers, food preparation equipment, and register systems as applicable, following training and safety guidelines.
• Label and price products accurately and complete orders accurately.
• Process transactions and make accurate change, where applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company, division, and store 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 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 (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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