Deli Clerk

Shaw’s and Star Market; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Training and development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is hiring a Deli Clerk to help customers choose from deli meats, cheeses, hot foods and prepared items while keeping the case stocked and clean.

You will slice, assemble, and portion products, assist with grab-and-go options, and provide a welcoming, efficient service experience in a fast-paced environment. Prior foodservice or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to operate slicers and prep equipment after training.
• Basic math for weighing, portioning, and transactions.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involves preparing fresh deli items and assisting customers.
• Slicing meats, assembling, and portioning, plus grab‑and‑go options.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to drive repeat visits.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising awareness

Cash handling

Food safety & sanitation

Adaptability

Physical capability

Job description

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.

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.