Food Service Clerk

Albertsons Companies • Quincy, MA

3d • $18 - $24

About The Position

As a Food Service Clerk, you provide customer service and product knowledge for gourmet and hot case foods while preparing food that encourages customers to return. You prepare hot and cold items, take orders, and use equipment such as food scales, fryers, ovens, and cash registers. You also keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day by maintaining organized displays and monitoring product freshness and temperature. The work is active and fast-paced, involving restocking, order taking, equipment use, and adapting to changing customer demand.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. The general statements in the posting describe the nature of the work; duties and skills may vary by store, and the official job description will be 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.
• Clear communication skills for taking orders in person or by phone.
• Food preparation skills, including slicing, assembling, and portioning deli products.
• Knowledge of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Attention to detail in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion.
• Organization and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain workflow and service speed.
• Ability to keep display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Cash-handling ability, including processing transactions and making accurate change.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand.
• Comfort standing for extended periods, lifting products up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperatures.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and product knowledge for gourmet and hot case food items.
• Prepare hot and cold food items, including slicing, assembling, and portioning deli products.
• Take customer orders in person or by phone.
• Use food scales, fryers, ovens, slicers, food preparation equipment, and cash registers as applicable.
• Keep the department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day.
• Maintain organized, clean, and visually consistent displays.
• Monitor product freshness and temperature.
• Accurately portion, label, price, and complete orders.
• Process transactions and make accurate change using register systems, as applicable.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, company, division, and store procedures.

Benefits

• 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 / Paid Time Off.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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