Deli Clerk — Fresh Foods Pro with Flexible Hours

Safeway; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Safeway is hiring a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh items, assist customers, and keep the deli area stocked and welcoming. You will slice meats, assemble items, and ensure product freshness while providing fast, friendly service.

You will also help with displays, temperature control, and safety practices in a busy, customer‑facing environment. Prior food service or customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer interaction skills for in-person and phone orders
• Experience preparing deli products, slicing, assembling, portioning
• Understanding of deli meats, cheeses, prepared foods, hot case items
• Accuracy in portioning, labeling, pricing, and order completion
• Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and service speed

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold deli items and grab-and-go options
• Assist customers with selections and meal ideas
• Stock and maintain displays, freshness, and temperatures
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the deli area
• Operate slicers and prep equipment following safety guidelines

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Job description

Safeway is hiring a Deli Clerk to prepare fresh items, assist customers, and keep the deli area stocked and welcoming. You will slice meats, assemble items, and ensure product freshness while providing fast, friendly service.

You will also help with displays, temperature control, and safety practices in a busy, customer‑facing environment. Prior food service or customer service experience is a plus.