Deli Bakery Part Time Clerk

About the Role

If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. This position is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers as needed, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor while adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning shelves, products, floors, and removing hazardous debris.
• Stocks deli/bakery cases; includes presentation, facing, filling, and organization of products as per department schematics, ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines rotation of all deli/bakery products, discarding expired or spoiled items.
• Assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection; includes selling and cross-selling products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors point-of-purchase signs, recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complementary foods.
• Operates equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Prepares various deli/bakery items using appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation, including back stock and ensuring tags match products.
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge and preparation.
• Ensures an organized, sanitary, and clean department appearance at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to a high-volume retail environment while working in a cross-functional team.
• Capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations in a grocery retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Skills working with food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
• Capability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Rarely (1–2 hours)
• Stand: Continuously (1–8 hours)
• Walk: Continuously (2–8 hours)
• Drive: Frequently (2–4 hours)
• Balance: Frequently (34–66%)
• Bend: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Climb (2–6 ft): Occasionally (1–33%)
• Crawl: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Crouch/Squat: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Kneel: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Reach (forward & overhead): Frequently (34–66%)
• Twist (45 degrees at waist): Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lifting/Carrying: 0–10 lbs. (Occasionally 1–33%), 11–25 lbs. (Occasionally 1–33%), 26–50 lbs. (Occasionally 1–33%), 51–100 lbs. (Never 0%)
• Repetitive Motion: Right & Left Grasping (Frequently 34–66%), Fine Manipulation (Occasionally 1–33%)
• Pushing and Pulling: Occasionally (1–33%)

Environmental Conditions

• Some exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

Pay

This job generally starts between $15.00 and $16.50 per hour. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive and recognition programs.
• Weekly pay.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Team member discount.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Programs for part-time team members, including paid parental leave, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and 401(k) plan with employer match.