Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Safeway; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk in California to help with slicing, dicing, and packaging fresh produce. You will ensure freshness, maintain clean prep areas, and create appealing displays for customers.

You will also assist with inventory, restocking, and customer service in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience in grocery or food service is preferred and safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep preferred.
• Ability to safely handle knives and prep tools.
• Ability to identify quality produce and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, slice, dice and package fresh cut produce.
• Check freshness and maintain clean, organized prep areas.
• Create attractive displays and assist with restocking and inventory.
• Provide friendly customer service and help store team as needed.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills

Fresh produce knowledge

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Cleanliness

Physical strength

Job description

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.

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.