Deli Bakery Associate- Part time

Military Deli and Bakery Services • Abilene, TX

7d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Military Deli & Bakery Services is hiring a part-time Deli Bakery Associate at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. The role serves military personnel and their families at a commissary and focuses on providing excellent customer service through a passion for food and people. This is not a government job, and everyone is welcome to apply.

The associate maintains a welcoming, customer-focused atmosphere and works collaboratively with positive communication. Duties include slicing deli meats and cheeses to order, preparing party trays and sandwiches, stocking and organizing displays, assisting with shipments, and maintaining department and equipment sanitation and proper food handling. Other tasks may include cake decorating, baking, and preparing rotisserie chicken. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment and handling stressful situations.

The commissary's listed hours of operation are Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Monday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; and Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Some weekend shifts are required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to cross-train in bakery and deli tasks as needed.
• Effective and friendly communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math and ability to follow written guidelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift.
• Ability to tolerate working in freezers for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
• Must be a team player.
• Some weekend shifts are required.

Nice To Haves

• Grocery, food service, or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an enthusiastic customer-service atmosphere and communicate positively while working as part of a team.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Slice deli meats and cheeses according to customer requests.
• Prepare custom party trays and sandwiches.
• Stock and organize displays, including assisting with shipments as needed.
• Maintain department and equipment sanitation and follow proper food-handling and preparation practices.
• Perform other deli and bakery tasks as needed, which may include cake decorating, baking, and rotisserie chicken preparation.

Benefits

• Paid vacation: two weeks after one year.
• Holiday pay for 10 or more paid holidays per year, eligible at time of hire.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible schedule.
• Commissaries typically close around 7:00 PM.
• Growth opportunities, with a history of promoting from within.
• Ability to move to another MDBS location in one of 32 states without loss of seniority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed