Fresh Cut Produce Clerk

Safeway; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Weekly wages

Wages advance option via Stream

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation / PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk at Safeway to handle produce, ensure freshness, and create appealing displays. You’ll support inventory, restock, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety in food handling, with opportunities to grow and contribute to a community-oriented shopper experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in grocery, food service, or produce prep preferred.
• Safe knife handling and prep tool use with attention to safety and precision.
• Ability to identify quality produce and follow food safety guidelines.
• Friendly, helpful attitude and ability to communicate with customers.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to cleanliness and organization in the workspace.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to support fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on with fresh produce—slicing, dicing, and packaging.
• Check freshness and maintain clean, organized prep areas.
• Create attractive displays to delight customers.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills

Freshness standards

Customer service

Multitasking

Cleanliness

Physical capability

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.