Deli Clerk Part Time

Fresh Thyme Market•St. Peters, MO

About The Position

The Deli/Bakery Clerk keeps food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers as needed, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role follows procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department and supports a clean, organized, sanitary department while maintaining product knowledge and preparing deli and bakery items. The position involves customer service and product sales, receiving and checking shipments, preparing and labeling products, maintaining accurate displays and pricing, and using food service equipment. 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.
Ability to adapt to a high-volume, changing retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
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 with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and maintain 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 for 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 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, addressing spills and debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize deli/bakery cases, present and face products, fill displays, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and discard expired or spoiled items.
Respond to customer questions 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 equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Prepare deli and 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 skills.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.