Food Service Clerk - Bakery

About the Role

Ready to Bake Up Joy at Town & Country Market Poulsbo? We’re looking for team members who love creating warm, welcoming experiences. If you’re passionate about great service (and maybe the smell of fresh bread), we’ll train you to grow your skills and thrive in a role that supports our Bakery Department. Apply today and help us make every day a little sweeter!

Who We Are

T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service, relating to people as people (not numbers), and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community.

Who You Are

You are genuine and authentic in your interactions with both customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food!

What We Offer

• Highly competitive benefits package ($7-$21 weekly medical premiums)
• Vacation/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Premium pay rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on virtually everything in our markets
• 401(k) plans
• Profit-sharing and pension
• Scholarship program
• Employee referral bonus program

Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding customer service in food service departments including: Pizzeria, Espresso, Bakery, Deli, Market Meals, and Restaurant
• Prepares department product for sale
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, guests, market support staff, and vendor community
• Cultivates and maintains an integral and collaborative environment
• Ensures adherence to Ready for Business standards throughout food service and restaurant
• Assists in the training and development of employees
• Establishes and maintains a 360-feedback process including guests, staff, and leadership
• Maintains the integrity of our brand and marketing expressions
• Maintains departments in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
• Ensures food service compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Demonstrates an attitude of service to staff and guests
• Keeps up on industry trends, standards, and changes
• Supports and follows all company/department/safety/security policies and sustainability programs
• Operates within the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles

Requirements

• Open availability required
• Shows enthusiasm for food and cooking and embraces learning food culture
• Demonstrates an interest in and seeks knowledge of food and our products
• Understands and upholds Ready for Business standards
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn new things and effectively manage through change
• Task-oriented and organized with effective time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills and an attitude of service to others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and accountability
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with a diverse group of staff, guests, and vendors
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Embraces 360 feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Displays excellent work ethic
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Possess full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) and excellent manual dexterity
• Exemplifies health department standards
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• 18 years or older

Pay

Entry Level Compensation: USD $18.40/Hr. Maximum Compensation: USD $26.85/Hr.