Head Clerk

About the job

As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Head Clerk provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. During the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Directors, the Head Clerk is in charge of the store, with analogous authority to make necessary decisions to operate the store at maximum profit, efficiency, and superior customer service. When in charge of the store Head Clerk will supervise the store employees. The Head Clerk also acts as a Cashier-Checker. May be required to work in many of the departments within the store.

JOB DUTIES:

Safeway Head Clerk employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:

• Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.

• Responsible for appropriately handling emergencies, customer complaints, employee or customer accidents and supervising all store personnel.

• Writes schedules, coordinates requests.

• Performs complete store walk and follows through.

• Executes and monitors price changes and monitors scan integrity.

• Maintains high level of familiarity with company policies and procedures.

• Supervises the sales floor to monitor service and replenishment of products.

• Replaces stock in displays surrounding the checkout area.

• Assists in other departments when needed.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment within the store.

• Assists other cashiers with computer, register, and scanner problems.

• Responsible for performing basic office functions to assist customers and personnel.

• Operates electronically scanning cash register to total customers’ final bill.

• Receive payment for customer purchase and count back correct change.

• Bag groceries in paper, canvas, or plastic bags. Lift bags into grocery cart. Offer customer

assistance with carry out, and perform that task if a Courtesy Clerk is not available.

• May be responsible for completing close of day function in the office.

• May be responsible for counting out of stock product.

• May count tills when other cashier-checkers leave.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.

• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

• Knowledge of all positions within the store.

• Ability to work independently.

• Desired: Prior experience as a clerk or manager.

Albertsons Companies' Northern California Market office is located in Pleasanton, CA and supports the operations of 285 retail stores across northern California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii under the Safeway, Andronico’s, Vons, and Pak ‘n Save Foods banners.

Why you will choose us

Albertsons Companies 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 and inclusive work culture

• Competitive pay with weekly payroll

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• Associate discounts

• Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: https://myaci-benefits.com)

• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: https://myaci-benefits.com)

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development

Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

About Us

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.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. ​

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 778478
• Job Category: Retail, Store Ops
• Posting Date: 2026-10-09
• Apply Before: 2026-10-24
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3680 CROCKER DR, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95818, US ()
• Banner: Safeway
• Union Status: Union
• Minimum Pay Rate: $30.16
• Maximum Pay Rate: $30.16