Deli and Bakery Clerk

Meijer•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Deli/Bakery Clerk keeps food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Food Service Department procedures. The role includes stocking and presenting deli and bakery products, checking product rotation and freshness, receiving and inspecting shipments, preparing food items, weighing and labeling products, and maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary department areas. The clerk also provides customer assistance and product information, supports inventory preparation, and maintains product knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Must maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to high-volume, changing retail conditions and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates; must be available nights and weekends.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills working with food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience in Food Service Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep deli/bakery cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and debris, and sweeping floors.
Stock deli/bakery cases, present and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Monitor product rotation and discard expired or spoiled products.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, coupons, promotional materials, and information about complementary foods.
Operate food service and related equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Prepare deli and bakery items using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Use scales and weight measures to weigh and label products accurately.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and confirming tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge.
Regularly walk the department to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.