Food Service Clerk Part Time

Meijer•Ashwaubenon, WI

12d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Food Service Clerk, also described in the posting as 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 Food Service Department procedures and helps ensure products are safely handled, accurately displayed, prepared, labeled, and rotated. The clerk maintains a clean and sanitary department, stocks and organizes deli and bakery items, checks product dates and quality, assists with customer purchases and product selection, and receives and inspects shipments. The position also prepares deli and bakery items, operates food-service equipment, weighs and labels products, and participates in inventory preparation. Team members are expected to maintain product knowledge and work collaboratively in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to changing, high-volume retail conditions 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.
Have 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.
Be able to work with food-service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Be capable of cutting and weighing various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience in 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, face, fill, and organize deli/bakery cases according to department schematics, ensuring tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and remove expired, outdated, or spoiled products.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 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/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 knowledge of product preparation.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.