Deli clerk, must be available nights and weekends

Meijer•Avon, IN

1d•$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. The role follows procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department and supports the department’s clean, sanitary, organized appearance and product knowledge standards. The clerk stocks and presents deli and bakery products, checks product rotation and freshness, receives and inspects shipments, prepares deli and bakery items, and accurately weighs and labels products. The role also supports customer purchases and product selection, promotional displays, and pre-inventory preparation. Work involves using food-service equipment and following applicable Health Department guidelines. The position requires availability to work varied hours and days as business dictates; the posting identifies nights and weekends as availability requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to changing, high-volume retail work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Strong attention to detail and 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; the posting identifies nights and weekends as required availability.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills using food-service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Ability to cut and weigh varying amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience with 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, clearing spills and hazards, and sweeping.
Stock and organize deli/bakery cases; present and face products, fill displays, and ensure tags and prices are accurate according to department schematics.
Monitor product rotation and remove expired, outdated, or spoiled products.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling.
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 accurately weigh and label products.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and checking that tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and product-preparation knowledge.
Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.