Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Albertsons Companies; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Career growth & training

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Germantown, MD seeks a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk to handle prep, packaging and display of fresh fruits and vegetables. You will check freshness, maintain clean prep areas, and assist with inventory and restocking while delivering friendly service to customers.

This active, fast-paced role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and pride in presenting attractive produce displays, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Food prep experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep preferred.
• Able to handle knives and prep tools with safety and precision.
• Identify quality produce and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with customers and clear communication.
• Capable of juggling tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to a clean, sanitary, organized workspace.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to support fellow associates and store culture.

Responsibilities

• Handle slicing, dicing and packaging of fresh produce to maintain quality.
• Check for freshness and proper storage of fruits and vegetables.
• Maintain clean prep areas and organize displays for customer appeal.
• Assist with inventory management, restocking and stocking displays.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer needs.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient store operation.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Freshness standards

Customer service

Multitasking

Cleanliness

Physical ability

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.