Meat Clerk Jobs
Meat Clerk jobs are open across grocery chains, warehouse clubs, and specialty butcher shops, from entry-level stock positions to lead and department-head roles, with specializations in custom cuts, seafood handling, and meat department management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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A Day in the Life:
We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Meat/Seafood Department Clerk to join our team! In this role, you’ll assist with preparing, packaging, and displaying fresh meat and seafood products while ensuring top-notch quality and food safety standards. You’ll help keep the department clean, organized, and well-stocked, all while providing friendly, knowledgeable service to customers, whether it’s helping them find the perfect cut or offering cooking tips. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind getting your hands a little messy, this could be the perfect fit. Come be a part of a team that takes pride in freshness and flavor!
What you bring to the table:
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small.
- You agree that food is central to all our lives.
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy.
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite.
- You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow.
- You believe that being a part of your community matters.
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:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- 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.
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
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).
A Day in the Life:
We’re looking for a hardworking and customer-focused Meat/Seafood Department Clerk to join our team! In this role, you’ll assist with preparing, packaging, and displaying fresh meat and seafood products while ensuring top-notch quality and food safety standards. You’ll help keep the department clean, organized, and well-stocked, all while providing friendly, knowledgeable service to customers, whether it’s helping them find the perfect cut or offering cooking tips. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind getting your hands a little messy, this could be the perfect fit. Come be a part of a team that takes pride in freshness and flavor!
What you bring to the table:
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small.
- You agree that food is central to all our lives.
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy.
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite.
- You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow.
- You believe that being a part of your community matters.
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:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- 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.
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
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).
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Who's Hiring
- Kroger113
- BJ's Wholesale Club81
- Safeway72
- Wakefern Food Corporation56
- Hy-Vee55
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in meat clerk jobs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout a full shift
- Knowledge of safe meat handling, storage temperatures, and FIFO rotation practices
- Food handler certification or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of hire
- Experience operating meat slicers, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment safely
- Familiarity with meat case merchandising, labeling requirements, and date-code compliance
- Basic math skills for weighing product, pricing cuts, and managing inventory counts
Tips for Your Meat Clerk Job Search
Highlight food safety certifications first
Meat clerks who hold a ServSafe Food Handler or equivalent certificate get screened in faster. List your certification name, issuing body, and expiration date near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot it before they read anything else.
Quantify your department throughput experience
Instead of writing 'stocked shelves,' describe the volume you managed, such as the number of cases processed per shift or the size of the department you supported. Grocery and warehouse employers respond to candidates who understand production pace.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists meat clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly to each listing without chasing scattered postings across multiple sites.
Target job titles beyond meat clerk
Openings for this work also appear under meat cutter, meat wrapper, deli associate, butcher apprentice, and seafood clerk. Search each variation separately so you don't miss relevant postings at chains that use non-standard titles.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many grocery and warehouse employers ask candidates to demonstrate basic knife handling, wrapping technique, or label compliance during the interview. Practice describing your process out loud, including how you maintain temperature logs and rotate stock to date codes.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Meat department roles often include early morning or overnight shifts that carry a pay premium. Ask specifically about shift differential rates during the offer stage, since these can meaningfully change your total compensation compared to the base rate alone.
Meat Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most meat clerks?
The most active employers for meat clerks right now are Kroger, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Safeway, and the most openings are in California, New Jersey, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at full-service grocery chains and warehouse clubs with high-volume meat departments.
How many meat clerk jobs are remote?
About 0% of meat clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The small share of remote-eligible positions typically involves meat department coordination, ordering, or training roles rather than floor and case work.
How do you become a meat clerk?
Most meat clerk roles require a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience, since on-the-job training covers cutting techniques, equipment operation, and food safety protocols. Getting a food handler certification before you apply gives you a concrete advantage. Once hired, you typically train alongside a lead clerk or department manager for several weeks before working independently on case stocking, custom cuts, and customer orders.
Can you get hired as a meat clerk with no experience?
Yes, many grocery chains and warehouse clubs hire meat clerks with no direct experience and train them fully on the job. Employers look for reliability, a willingness to work early morning shifts, and comfort handling raw product in a refrigerated environment. Highlighting any background in food service, retail stock work, or physical labor helps your application stand out even without prior meat department experience.
What does the meat clerk interview process look like?
Most meat clerk interviews involve a brief phone screen followed by an in-person meeting with the department manager or store manager. Expect questions about your availability, physical stamina, and comfort working with raw meat and sharp equipment. Some employers include a short walk-through of the department, and a few ask candidates to demonstrate basic wrapping or labeling skills before receiving an offer.
Where can I find and apply to meat clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to meat clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each position that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching fresh postings early.
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