Bakery Clerk - 20HRS/WK

New Seasons Market • Portland, OR

161d

About The Position

New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region's farmers, ranchers, growers and makers. Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food. Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Bakery department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection and provides product knowledge.
• Prepares coffee and other beverages to customer and vendor specifications.
• Prepares, wraps, weighs, tares, prices, and presents Bakery department products.
• Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations.
• Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and rotation of all areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events.
• Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% staff shopping discount
• Medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits for full-time staff
• 401(k) program participation for eligible staff
• Accrued PTO from the first day of employment
• Paid holidays depending on schedule and tenure
• Supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement)
• Store incentive program based on financial & operational goals
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation
• Adoption assistance
• Up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers