Deli Clerk

Safeway; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Safeway in Pleasant Hill, CA is seeking a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh foods and greet customers, helping them choose meats, cheeses, hot foods, and grab-and-go items. You’ll slice, portion, and assemble orders with accuracy.

You’ll keep the deli stocked, clean, and well-displayed, monitor freshness and temperature, and follow food safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. Availability for mornings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role with strong communication and service focus.
• Experience in deli or food service with slicing and portioning skills.
• Knowledge of deli products, cheeses, and hot-case items.
• Attention to accuracy in portioning, labeling and transactions.
• Ability to manage time and keep displays organized.
• Ability to keep displays stocked and visually appealing.
• Experience with cash handling and basic math for transactions.
• Adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand long periods and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion deli items, slice meats and assemble orders.
• Assist customers with product choices and complete transactions.
• Keep the deli area stocked, clean, and well displayed.
• Monitor product freshness and ensure proper temperature control.
• Restock, label, and price items; maintain organized displays.
• Follow food safety guidelines and company procedures.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food prep

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food safety

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

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.