Deli Clerk

Safeway; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & career development

Health benefits (medical, dental)

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. seeks a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh deli items, assist customers, and maintain inviting, well-stocked displays. You will slice meats, assemble grab-and-go options, and ensure freshness while delivering friendly service.

The role requires 18+ with experience in food service or customer service preferred; ability to operate slicers, basic math, and availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role requiring clear communication with customers in person or by phone.
• Experience in preparing deli items, slicing, assembling, and portioning.
• Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and hot case items.
• Attention to accurate portioning, labeling, pricing, and completing orders.
• Organizing displays and managing tasks to maintain workflow and service speed.
• Keeping display cases stocked, clean, and visually consistent.
• Handling transactions and giving correct change at the register (location dependent).
• Following food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing customer demand.
• Standing for extended periods, lifting up to 35lbs, and working in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock fresh deli items, help customers select from meats, cheeses, and ready-to-eat products.
• Slice meats, assemble grab-and-go options, and ensure product freshness.
• Maintain clean, organized displays and monitor temperatures and stock levels.
• Take orders, restock, and assist with equipment as needed while staying efficient.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food prep

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization

Merchandising

Cash handling

Food safety

Adaptability

Physical strength

Tools

Slicer

Job description

Click here to see - A Day in the Life - Deli Clerk

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.