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A Day in the Life:

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.

What you bring to the table:

Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone
Food Preparation Skills: Experience preparing deli products, including slicing, assembling, and portioning
Product Knowledge: Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed
Merchandising Awareness: Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
Cash Handling: Processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems (varies by location)
Operational Awareness: Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures
Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with changing customer demand
Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, lifting product up to 35lbs, and working in varying temperatures

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
Prior food service or customer service experience preferred

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Inclusive work culture built on belonging
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

Our Values

We put people first.
We are customer driven.
We value different perspectives.
We raise the bar.
We act as owners.
We are one team.
We build belonging.
We are committed to a healthy future.

806 openings across locations