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Ready Meals Lead-Darnestown

Albertsons


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Why choose us

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Deli Department Manager where fresh food customer service and operational excellence come together.

At Albertsons Companies we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food quality people and performance. As a Deli Department Manager you will oversee daily deli operations drive sales and ensure high standards for food safety merchandising and service. This role offers a fastpaced handson environment where your team-building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and wellbeing starts with fresh delicious food and great service. Bring your passion for food preparation merchandising and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality support your associates and deliver a deli experience customers can trust and enjoy every day.

Main responsibilities:

  • PM Deli Lead will oversee Safeways New Ready Meals program.
  • This is a Full-Time position; the contractual wage rate is $18.00/hour. If already above this rate a $1.50 premium above your clerk rate will be given.
  • You MUST be available to work five nights a week. The 4th and 5th night shift will not be eligible for overtime for hours worked after 6 PM. At least two of these night shifts must end by 10 PM. Any work beyond 10 PM on a 4th or 5th night will be paid at the overtime rate.
  • The PM Deli Lead will be responsible for all aspects of the new Ready Meals program including but not limited to merchandising meal kit completion and training/supervising associates on the Ready Meals program.
  • Applicants must be proficient in performing Deli/Food service work for periods of time.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by management.
  • Hire train coach and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety sanitation temperature controls and regulatory requirements

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

  • Strong customerservice mindset with a passion for food quality

  • Effective leadership coaching and communication skills

  • Strong organization time management and problemsolving abilities

  • Ability to lead in a fastpaced highvolume environment

Competencies:

  • Deli production food handling and merchandising execution

  • Labor planning scheduling and performance management

  • Inventory management ordering and shrink control

  • Food safety sanitation and compliance oversight

Knowledge:

  • Food safety standards sanitation practices and equipment operation

  • Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards

  • Store systems ordering platforms and basic computer applications

Abilities:

  • Ability to review sales labor and shrink data to support planning and prioritization

  • Ability to train coach and develop associates

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments

  • Ability to safely operate slicers ovens knives scales and cleaning tools

  • Travel requirements: None

  • Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies food safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

  • Competitive wages paid weekly

  • Associate discounts

  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical Dental 401k and more!)

  • Time off (vacation holidays sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

  • Leaders invested in your training career growth and development

  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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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 b ... View more

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