Part Time Food Service Clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•Fort Wayne, IN

12d

About The Position

The Food Service Clerk keeps food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers as needed, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Food Service Department procedures. The role involves preparing food items, maintaining product knowledge, ensuring product quality and presentation, and keeping the department sanitary and organized. The position requires working varied hours and days as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Must maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to 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.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills in using food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Ability to cut and weigh meats, salads, and cheeses in various amounts.

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 food service cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, managing spills, removing debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize food service cases, maintain product presentation, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Rotate food service products and remove expired or spoiled stock.
Assist customers with inquiries, 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 food service items using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Accurately weigh and label products using scales and weight measures.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and ensuring product tags match.
Maintain product knowledge and food preparation skills.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.