Part Time Food Service Clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•Saint Louis, MN

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 includes stocking and presenting products, checking product rotation and freshness, receiving and inspecting shipments, preparing food items, and ensuring accurate weighing, labeling, tags, and pricing. The clerk also maintains clean, sanitary, and organized cases, storage areas, and work areas; supports inventory preparation; and maintains product knowledge. The position requires working with food service equipment and following applicable Health Department guidelines. Team members may work varied hours and days as business needs dictate. Some extreme temperatures are possible, along with ventilation and exhaust fans. The stated starting pay range is $15.75–$17.13; actual pay will meet or exceed the applicable legal wage requirement for the job's location. Fresh Thyme offers team members paid parental leave, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. The posting also mentions weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, team member discounts, career growth opportunities, incentive and recognition programs, and comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance for full-time team members.

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.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working across functions 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 applicable to 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 in Food Service department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep food service cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and hazardous debris, and sweeping.
Stock food service cases, present and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and pricing are accurate.
Check product rotation and discard expired or spoiled items.
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 food service 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 confirming tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.