Deli Clerk

Safeway; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Vacation days

Job summary

Safeway in Colorado is seeking a Deli Clerk to help prepare fresh foods, assist customers, and maintain inviting, well‑stocked deli displays. You will slice meats, assemble items, and create grab‑and‑go options while ensuring food safety and fast, friendly service.

You will also stock, rotate, and monitor freshness, manage displays, and support a busy,高 energy deli department in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and basic math skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to operate slicers and food prep 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh deli items and assist customers in selecting deli meats, cheeses, hot foods, and prepared items.
• Keep deli department stocked, clean, and organized with attention to freshness and temperature.
• Slice meats, assemble items, and prepare grab-and-go options.
• Maintain displays and monitor product quality throughout the shift.
• Take orders in person and by phone, processing transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food safety

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Tools

Slicer equipment

Job description

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.