Food Service clerk - Cheese specialist Part time

Fresh Thyme Market•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Food Service Clerk (Cheese Specialist) keeps food service cases stocked, clean, organized, and presentable during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following Food Service Department procedures. Duties include stocking and preparing products, checking product rotation and quality, receiving shipments, ensuring accurate tags and prices, and keeping the department sanitary. The position requires using food service equipment and working varied hours or 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 a variety of 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.
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 various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of grocery retail experience in 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, clearing spills and hazardous debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize deli/bakery cases, present and face products, replenish items, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and discard expired, outdated, or spoiled items.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, product selection, selling, and cross-selling.
Receive, inspect, and log shipments for 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 ensuring 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.