Deli/Bakery Associate

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, is a food‑solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. As a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer with a global supply‑chain network, SpartanNash provides grocery and household goods—including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio—to locations in all 50 states. The company serves national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e‑commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, as well as its own brick‑and‑mortar grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers.

Location: 829 W. Main, Gaylord, Michigan 49734

Position Summary

This role works independently to prepare, fry, package, display, and stock deli and/or bakery products while contributing to the store’s financial best interest. The associate must meet company guidelines for guest experience and comply with safety and food‑safety standards.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Prepare and produce bakery/deli products according to the production planner.
• Package and label bakery/deli products per program plan.
• Merchandise bakery/deli products according to flight plan/merchandising expectations.
• Stock the backroom with bakery/deli products, rotating and dating cases/buckets.
• Collaborate with other departments and stores to achieve growth in SpartanNash retail locations.
• Notify the Bakery/Deli Manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
• Apply basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) as needed.
• Communicate tasks, recipes, weights and measures, and cleaning steps completed to other associates.
• Follow all PPE, safety, food‑safety, cleaning, and guest‑experience guidelines.
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer‑experience needs.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma (GED) preferred.
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail‑oriented.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, as well as frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and turning. The work environment includes typical retail store conditions (varied temperatures) and exposure to outside weather. Noise levels are usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.