Deli Bakery Clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•Geneva, IL

10d

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 established by the Food Service Department. It involves preparing deli and bakery items, maintaining product displays and inventory, and supporting safe, sanitary department operations. Team members may work varied hours and days as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency 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 varied situations.
Pay advanced attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills.
Lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have skills using food-service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Be able to cut and weigh varying amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of grocery retail experience with Food Service Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

Keep deli/bakery cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, managing spills, removing debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize deli/bakery cases, present and face products, and ensure tags and prices are accurate according to department schematics.
Rotate products, identify expired or spoiled stock, and discard outdated items.
Respond to customer inquiries and help with purchases, product information, selection, and related selling or cross-selling.
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 equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Prepare deli/bakery items using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Weigh and label products accurately using scales and weight measures.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and checking that tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.