Deli Clerk

Albertsons Companies; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh deli items, slice meats, and create a welcoming customer experience in a fast-paced setting.

You will also restock, keep the department clean and organized, monitor freshness, and assist customers with orders. Training is provided; prior food service or customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Clear communication when taking orders in person or by phone
• Experience preparing deli products, including slicing and portioning
• Understanding deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items
• Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
• Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow
• Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent
• Processing transactions and making accurate change using register systems
• Following food safety and sanitation procedures
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Standing for long periods and lifting up to 35 lbs

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh deli items, slice meats, and assemble grab-and-go options
• Keep the deli department stocked, clean, and organized
• Monitor product freshness and temperature
• Take orders and assist customers promptly
• Operate slicers and food prep equipment safely

Skills

Customer Interaction Skills

Food Preparation Skills

Product Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Merchandising Awareness

Cash Handling

Operational Awareness

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.

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.