Deli Clerk

Safeway; Pacifica (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Deli Clerk in a fast-paced retail setting. You will prepare deli items, assist customers, and keep displays clean and well-stocked.

Responsibilities include slicing, portioning, accurate labeling, and following food safety procedures. The role offers an entry-level path with advancement opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare deli items, slice meats, assemble and portion products
• Assist customers and take orders in person or by phone
• Maintain clean, stocked displays and ensure product freshness
• Keep temperatures and safety standards in check

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising awareness

Cash handling

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Physical capability

Job description

Full 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.

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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