Bakery and Deli Food Clerk

Meijer • Oswego, IL

3d

About The Position

The Bakery and Deli Food Clerk delivers remarkable customer service by sharing product knowledge, providing efficient service, and maintaining a friendly attitude. The role supports a fresh, welcoming, and well-run store experience across Fresh departments, including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce, and Grocery. Work includes stocking, rotating, and merchandising products, maintaining attractive displays, using job-specific technology, and following food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures. The position also involves other tasks as needed to keep store operations running smoothly. Open availability is required. Previous retail or food service experience is helpful but not required.

The job has a step pay plan that generally starts between $15.25 and $16.98, with raises after predetermined hours worked. The actual rate offered will meet or exceed the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Requirements

• A friendly, customer-first mindset.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Comfort learning and using job-specific technology.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Ability to follow processes and safety standards.
• A calm, focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
• Open availability is required.
• Passion for working with customers every day.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or food service experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates.
• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need.
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing product displays.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products according to standards.
• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Work across departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce, and Grocery.
• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Team member discount
• 401(k) with company contributions and employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance, including free education
• Development programs for advancement and career growth
• Paid family care leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Childcare subsidy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed