Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Safeway; Discovery Bay (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Safeway in Discovery Bay, CA is seeking a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk to handle fruits and vegetables, prep and display produce, and assist with inventory. You will ensure freshness, maintain clean prep areas, and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced grocery setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient multitasking, with opportunities to contribute to store displays and customer satisfaction in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery or food service preferred.
• Able to use knives safely and with attention to safety.
• Identify fresh produce quality and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly customer service and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle fresh produce prep, slicing, dicing, and packing.
• Assist with inventory, restocking, and merchandising displays.
• Provide excellent customer service and help customers find items.
• Maintain clean and organized prep areas and display cases.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Freshness standards

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk, you’ll be hands‑on with fresh fruits and vegetables—slicing, dicing, and packaging produce to perfection. You’ll check for freshness, maintain clean and organized prep areas, and create attractive displays that delight our customers. You’ll also assist with inventory management, restocking, and customer service. This role is active and fast-paced, ideal for someone who enjoys working with food, has a positive attitude, and thrives in a team‑oriented environment. If you take pride in your work and believe food brings people together, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You Bring To The Table

• Food Prep Experience: Prior experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep preferred.
• Knife Skills & Safety Awareness: Comfortable using knives and other prep tools with attention to safety and precision.
• Freshness Standards: Ability to identify quality produce and follow food safety and handling guidelines.
• Customer Service: Friendly and helpful attitude with the ability to assist customers and communicate clearly.
• Multitasking & Time Management: Capable of juggling multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Commitment to maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Teamwork: Willingness to support fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.

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
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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.