Part Time Food Service clerk

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety, including cleaning shelves, products, floors, and removing hazardous debris.
• Stock deli/bakery cases with proper product presentation, facing, filling, and organization according to department schematics; verify tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examine product rotation, discard expired or spoiled items.
• Respond positively to customer inquiries, assist with purchases, provide product information, and engage in selling and cross‑selling.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
• Monitor point‑of‑purchase signage, recipe cards, coupons, promotional material, and complementary food information.
• Operate 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 scale knowledge.
• Participate in pre‑inventory preparation, ensuring back stock and tags match products.
• Maintain high product knowledge and preparation standards.
• Walk the department regularly to keep it organized, sanitary, and visually appealing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in a Food Service department; natural foods industry experience a plus.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Adapt to a high‑volume retail environment and work in a cross‑functional team.
• Take initiative when problems arise and demonstrate flexibility in various situations.
• Advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with peers and senior management.
• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Willingness to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
• Basic math, weight, and measurement knowledge.
• Proficiency with food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens; ability to cut and weigh 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 % of the time).
• Bend, climb (2–6 ft), crawl, crouch/squat, kneel occasionally (1–33 % each).
• Reach forward & overhead frequently (34–66 %); twist at waist occasionally (1–33 %).
• Lifting/Carrying: 0–10 lb occasionally, 11–25 lb occasionally, 26–50 lb occasionally; never 51–100 lb.
• Repetitive motion, right & left grasping frequently (34–66 %); fine manipulation occasionally (1–33 %).
• Pushing and pulling occasionally (1–33 %).
• Environmental conditions may include extreme temperatures and ventilation/exhaust fans.

Pay

$14.50 – $16.00 per hour, with raises in accordance with Fresh Thyme Market plan policy and compliance with legal wage requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive and recognition programs.
• Weekly pay and scheduling flexibility.
• Paid parental leave for all team members.
• Fresh Thyme Rewards program.
• Team member discount.
• Career growth opportunities and a promote‑from‑within culture.
• Comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees: medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Support programs for part‑time members.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.