Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Safeway; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Training opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Safeway in Potomac, MD is seeking a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk to handle slicing, dicing and packaging of fruits and vegetables, check freshness, and build attractive displays that delight customers.

You will assist with inventory management, restocking, and customer service in a fast-paced, team-oriented store. The role requires knife skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Food prep experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep preferred.
• Knife skills and safety awareness; comfortable using knives and prep tools.
• Ability to identify quality produce and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly, helpful attitude with clear communication for customers.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace.
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Team player with a positive store culture.

Responsibilities

• Slicing, dicing and packaging produce to perfection.
• Check freshness and maintain prep areas and displays.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Provide friendly customer service and answer questions.
• Support fellow associates to maintain efficient store operations.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills & safety

Fresh produce knowledge

Customer service

Multitasking

Cleanliness & organization

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.