Deli Clerk

About the role

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Deli/Bakery Clerk to join our team. We are committed to helping people live better and healthier lives by offering real food at affordable prices across the Midwest. As a fast-growing company with a promote-from-within culture, we offer excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping
• Stocks deli/bakery cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Deli/Bakery Service Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
• Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Prepares various deli/bakery items; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency degree
• Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus

Skills

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
• Must have skills working with all food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens
• Capability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses

Pay

$14.50 - $16.00 per hour. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Benefits

• 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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all team members
• 401(k) plan with employer match