Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Early wage access (Stream)

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Safeway in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk to work hands-on with fresh fruits and vegetables. You’ll slice, dice, and package produce, check freshness, maintain prep areas, and create attractive displays while supporting inventory and restocking.

Ideal candidates have background in grocery or food service, strong knife skills, and a customer-focused attitude. This role thrives in a team setting, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep.
• Comfort with knife use and safety considerations.
• Ability to identify quality produce and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly, helpful attitude and clear communication.
• Ability to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to a clean, sanitary and organized workspace.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to support fellow associates and contribute to the store culture.

Responsibilities

• Handle fresh fruits and vegetables, including slicing, dicing, and packaging.
• Check for freshness and quality of produce.
• Maintain clean and organized prep and display areas.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills

Freshness standards

Customer service

Multitasking

Cleanliness

Physical stamina

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.