Deli Clerk Part Time

About the role

The Deli/Bakery Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean and organized environment in the deli and bakery sections of Fresh Thyme Markets. This position is vital in ensuring that all products are presented correctly, checked for freshness, and sold efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety
• Stock deli/bakery cases, including presentation, facing, filling, and organization
• Examine and discard expired or spoiled products
• Assist customers with inquiries and purchases, cross-selling products as needed
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• Maintain point of purchase signs and ensure availability of recipe cards, coupons, and promotional materials
• Operate and use equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Prepare various deli/bakery items, using appropriate ingredients and cooking times
• Weigh and label products accurately using knowledge of scales and measures
• Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including back stock and ensuring tags match products
• Sustain a high level of product knowledge and preparation
• Walk department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
• Adapt to high volume retail environments and work in a cross-functional team environment
• Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to various situations
• Show advanced attention to detail and prioritize tasks
• Show excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Have excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities
• Lead, support, and contribute to team goals
• Work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations
• Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
• Have skills working with all food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens
• Be capable of cutting and weighing various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses

Skills

• Customer service
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Verbal communication
• Organizational skills
• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Mathematics
• Food service equipment operation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Incentive programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Team member discount
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Pay

The starting rate for this position is between $14.50 and $16.00 per hour, with raises occurring in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy.

Schedule

Varying hours/days as business dictates.