Food Service Clerk

Shaw’s and Star Market; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture built on belog

Competitive Wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

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Health and welfare benefits (Medical,

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Food Service Clerk in Maine. You will deliver exceptional customer service, assist with deli items, and help maintain hot and cold displays while using scales, fryers, ovens, and registers. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and friendly interactions with guests.

You’ll balance multiple tasks in a busy area, restock products, ensure freshness, and follow safety procedures. Previous food-service or retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items, maintain organized displays and monitor freshness and temperature.
• Assist customers, take orders in person or by phone, and handle transactions.
• Utilize food scales, fryers, ovens, and cash registers during daily operations.
• Keep department stocked, clean, and ready throughout the day, with attention to safety.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Merchandising

Cash handling

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Food Service Clerk, no one day is ever the same. You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of gourmet and hot case food items. You take great care in preparing delicious food that will keep our customers returning to the store time and time again. You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our food scales, fryers, ovens, and/or cash registers. As a Food Service Clerk, you guide, inspire, and make every guest’s visit memorable. If you have smiles to share, we'd love to have you on our team.

A Day In The Life

As a Food Service Clerk, no one day is ever the same. You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of gourmet and hot case food items. You take great care in preparing delicious food that will keep our customers returning to the store time and time again. You will have the opportunity throughout your day to utilize various tools like our food scales, fryers, ovens, and/or cash registers. As a Food Service Clerk, you guide, inspire, and make every guest’s visit memorable. If you have smiles to share, we'd love to have you on our team.

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.