Part Time Deli and Bakery Clerk

About the role

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is seeking a Deli/Bakery Clerk to join our growing team. We're looking for someone passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products who can help shoppers find real, honest, affordable goodness. Our unique business model, promote-from-within culture, and excellent benefits make us the best employer in the grocery market.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor, and sweeping
• Stock deli/bakery cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by department schematics, as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
• Examine rotation of all deli/bakery products, paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items
• Respond positively to customer inquiries and assist customers with purchases, information, and product selection; requires selling and cross-selling of products
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• Monitor point of purchase signs; ensure variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods
• Operate and use equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Prepare various deli/bakery items; includes using appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times
• Use knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
• Participate in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products
• Sustain high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• Walk department regularly to ensure organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Must maintain highest level of customer service at all times
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Capacity to take initiative when problems arise
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
• Advanced attention to detail with 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
• 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

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
• Variety of programs designed to support part-time members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Pay

$15.00 – $16.50 per hour, starting rate meets or surpasses legal wage requirement for the job's location, with raises occurring in accordance with company policy.