Deli Associate at Albertsons Companies

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

18.35

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Packaging, Display Maintenance, Inventory Management, Restocking, Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Food Safety, Sanitation, Lifting, Team Collaboration, Multitasking, Efficiency, Attention To Detail

Industry

Retail

Description

A Day in the Life: As a Meat & Seafood Clerk, you’ll be hands-on with fresh proteins—preparing, packaging, and displaying meat and seafood products to meet high standards of quality and food safety. You’ll maintain a clean and organized department, assist with inventory and restocking, and provide friendly, knowledgeable service to customers, whether it’s helping them find the perfect cut or offering cooking tips. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work, and doesn’t mind getting their hands a little messy. If you believe food is central to life and enjoy being part of a community-focused team, this is the role for you. What you bring to the table: Food Prep Experience: Prior experience in meat or seafood preparation, grocery, or food service preferred. Product Knowledge: Understanding meat and seafood types, freshness indicators, and safe handling practices. Customer Service Skills: Ability to assist customers with product selection and provide helpful cooking or preparation tips. Food Safety Awareness: Familiarity with sanitation standards and procedures for handling raw products. Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain clean displays, monitor product quality, and follow packaging guidelines. Physical Capability: Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs. and working in refrigerated environments. Team Collaboration: Willingness to support fellow associates and contribute to a positive store culture. Multitasking & Efficiency: Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy. 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. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day. We also provide a variety of benefits including: Inclusive work culture built on belonging Competitive wages paid weekly 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. Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities

This role involves hands-on preparation, packaging, and displaying of fresh meat and seafood products while adhering to high standards of quality and food safety. Associates will also maintain department cleanliness, assist with inventory, and provide knowledgeable customer service regarding product selection and cooking tips.