Part Time Food Service clerk
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 preparing deli and bakery items, accurately weighing and labeling products, maintaining product knowledge, and keeping the department clean, sanitary, organized, and safe. This position works in a fast-paced grocery retail environment and requires adapting to changing business needs, supporting team goals, and providing a high level of customer service. The job involves using food service equipment and may expose the employee to extreme temperatures, with some ventilation and exhaust fans in the work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent degree.
- Maintain the highest level of customer service.
- Adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working 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.
- Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
- Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
- Ability to work 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
- 1–2 years of grocery retail experience with Food Service department processes and procedures preferred.
- 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, managing spills, removing floor hazards, and sweeping.
- Stock and organize deli/bakery cases, present and face products, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
- Rotate deli/bakery products and remove expired, outdated, or spoiled items.
- 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, product coupons, promotional materials, and information about complementary foods.
- Operate food service 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 checking that tags match products.
- Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
- Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Fresh Thyme Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Team member discount
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and incentive and recognition programs
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and life insurance are included in the comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
