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Food Clerk jobs are open across grocery chains, supermarkets, wholesale clubs, and specialty food retailers, at every level from entry-level stock associate to lead clerk, with specializations in deli, produce, and front-end cashiering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The F&B Purchasing and Receiving Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all food, beverage, and non-food deliveries are received, inspected and coincide with an approved purchase order; log all incoming/outgoing guest packages; maintaining an effective filing system for purchase orders and delivery status; conduct inventories on all storerooms and coolers to ensure adequate supplies for the hotel in the absence of purchaser; and promptly review and fill all department requisitions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
- Progressive experience in a hotel.
- Ability to understand and utilize basic computer equipment and applications, to include word processing, email, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to understand and utilize hotel computerized purchasing systems and computer based food and beverage inventory systems.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must routinely meet deadlines.
- Must be able to multi task.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Approach all encounters with guests and Associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
- Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
- Answer department's phone and respond to vendors, guests, and employees' needs.
- Assist in the preparation of interdepartmental or external correspondence.
- Ensure training in proper receiving procedures to ensure freshness of products.
- Assist in month-end or quarterly inventories as required by supervisors.
- Assist in maintaining office supplies storage room. Open the room on certain scheduled days or times, if necessary.
- Maintain Cleanliness of the loading dock, storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer areas at all times
- Attend training/meetings as required by management.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
The brand-new Marriott CityPlace at Springwoods Village is ideally situated on the east end of CityPlace Park in Houston’s burgeoning Springwoods Village district. We offer stylish, amenity-rich accommodations in a walkable and connected neighborhood. Our modern design is inspired by the area’s meandering paths, forest trails, and lakes while offering travelers a seamless transition from work to play. Visitors will enjoy 337 rooms across 10 stories featuring modern lounge furniture, a flexible workspace with high-speed WiFi and 50-inch HDTVs. Guests can enjoy our M Club Lounge featuring complimentary breakfast and snacks, areas to mingle with friends, cocktails served in the evening and our very own Switchouse Restaurant & Bar. We also offer 33,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a Grand and Junior Ballroom and three boardrooms. Location of hotel is between I-45 and Spring Village Parkway, situated between Holzwarth Road and Mossy Oaks.
Application deadline for Colorado positions:
The F&B Purchasing and Receiving Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all food, beverage, and non-food deliveries are received, inspected and coincide with an approved purchase order; log all incoming/outgoing guest packages; maintaining an effective filing system for purchase orders and delivery status; conduct inventories on all storerooms and coolers to ensure adequate supplies for the hotel in the absence of purchaser; and promptly review and fill all department requisitions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
- Progressive experience in a hotel.
- Ability to understand and utilize basic computer equipment and applications, to include word processing, email, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to understand and utilize hotel computerized purchasing systems and computer based food and beverage inventory systems.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must routinely meet deadlines.
- Must be able to multi task.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Approach all encounters with guests and Associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
- Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
- Answer department's phone and respond to vendors, guests, and employees' needs.
- Assist in the preparation of interdepartmental or external correspondence.
- Ensure training in proper receiving procedures to ensure freshness of products.
- Assist in month-end or quarterly inventories as required by supervisors.
- Assist in maintaining office supplies storage room. Open the room on certain scheduled days or times, if necessary.
- Maintain Cleanliness of the loading dock, storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer areas at all times
- Attend training/meetings as required by management.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
The brand-new Marriott CityPlace at Springwoods Village is ideally situated on the east end of CityPlace Park in Houston’s burgeoning Springwoods Village district. We offer stylish, amenity-rich accommodations in a walkable and connected neighborhood. Our modern design is inspired by the area’s meandering paths, forest trails, and lakes while offering travelers a seamless transition from work to play. Visitors will enjoy 337 rooms across 10 stories featuring modern lounge furniture, a flexible workspace with high-speed WiFi and 50-inch HDTVs. Guests can enjoy our M Club Lounge featuring complimentary breakfast and snacks, areas to mingle with friends, cocktails served in the evening and our very own Switchouse Restaurant & Bar. We also offer 33,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including a Grand and Junior Ballroom and three boardrooms. Location of hotel is between I-45 and Spring Village Parkway, situated between Holzwarth Road and Mossy Oaks.
Application deadline for Colorado positions:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food clerk jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not always required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly during a shift
- Current food handler or food safety certification for the state
- Basic math skills for cash handling, change counting, and inventory counts
- Previous experience in grocery retail, food service, or a customer-facing role
- Availability to work early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts
Tips for Your Food Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to each department
Deli, produce, and bakery clerks each use different skills, so list the department-specific tasks you've handled, like slicing meats to weight, culling spoiled produce, or decorating cakes. Generic grocery experience gets overlooked when a posting calls for a specialist.
Get your food handler card first
Many employers screen out applicants who don't already hold a valid food handler or food safety certificate. Completing your state's required food safety course before you apply removes a common early-stage rejection reason and signals you're ready to start quickly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight availability and shift flexibility
Grocery and food retail operate early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Calling out your availability for those shifts directly in your resume summary moves your application ahead of candidates who leave scheduling questions unanswered.
Prepare for scenario questions on the spot
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle an expired product on the shelf, a customer complaint about a deli order, or a register shortage at close. Walk through your actual steps clearly and name any store policy or food safety rule that guided your decision.
Follow up after a store application
Many food clerk roles fill fast from walk-in applicants, so a brief, polite follow-up call to the store manager two or three days after submitting confirms your interest and keeps your name in front of the person making the hire.
Food Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food clerks?
The most active employers for food clerks right now are Meijer, Omni Hotels, and Price Chopper, and the most openings are in Texas, Indiana, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional grocery chains and wholesale club operators tend to post the highest volumes of openings consistently.
How do you become a food clerk?
Start by obtaining a food handler certificate required in your state, since many employers check for it at the application stage. Build a resume that lists any experience handling perishable products, operating a register, or stocking shelves. Apply to entry-level openings, noting your availability for the shifts grocery retailers need most. On-the-job training typically covers store systems, department-specific procedures, and food safety compliance after you're hired.
Can you get a food clerk job with no experience?
Yes, many grocery retailers hire food clerks with no prior retail experience, especially for overnight stocking, bagging, and cart-retrieval roles. Employers put more weight on reliability, physical stamina, and schedule availability than on a resume full of past jobs. Getting your food handler card before you apply and being upfront about your open availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays strengthens an entry-level application considerably.
What does the food clerk interview process look like?
Most food clerk interviews are one or two rounds and happen in-store with a department manager or assistant store manager. The first conversation is usually brief, covering your availability, physical ability to meet the job's demands, and customer service approach. Some stores ask scenario questions about handling spoiled products, customer disputes, or register discrepancies. Background checks and drug screenings are common before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to food clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to food clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from grocery chains, supermarkets, specialty food retailers, and wholesale clubs across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your department experience and availability, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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