Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Competitive wages

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Medical and dental benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Emeryville is hiring a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh foods and create a welcoming customer experience. You’ll slice meats and cheeses, assemble grab-and-go items, and keep displays neat while ensuring freshness and proper temperatures throughout the day.

This role involves stocking, cleaning, operating slicers safely, and working in a fast-paced environment. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with customers in person or by phone.
• Experience preparing deli products, slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Accurate labeling, pricing, and portioning.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining workflow.
• Keep display cases stocked, clean, and consistent.
• Handle transactions and provide accurate change.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Adapt to busy periods and varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold deli items and maintain fresh displays.
• Take orders, slice, weigh, and portion products accurately.
• Restock, rotate products, and monitor temperatures throughout the day.
• Assist customers with selections and answer questions.
• Follow company procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Physical stamina

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.

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.