PT Deli Clerk

About the role

If you’re passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products, and you’re ready to join one of the fastest-growing companies in the grocery market, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety.
• Stocks deli/bakery cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items.
• Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Assists customers as needed and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor.
• 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.
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

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

• 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.
• Capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Able to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• 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

• Competitive compensation and incentive programs.
• Recognition programs that reward consistent performance and passion for safety.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.

Pay

The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location. Starting rates range from $15.00 to $16.50 per hour.

Schedule

Varying hours/days as business dictates.