Part Time Food Service clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

The Food Service Clerk keeps deli and bakery food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Food Service Department procedures. The role includes preparing deli and bakery items, maintaining product presentation and accurate tags and pricing, monitoring product rotation and quality, and keeping work and storage areas clean and sanitary. It also requires providing customer service and product knowledge, receiving and checking shipments, and using food service equipment safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to changing, high-volume retail work and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Have strong 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 relevant to grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Be skilled in using food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Be able to cut and weigh varying 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 and organize deli/bakery cases, present and face products, fill displays, and ensure tags and pricing are accurate.
Monitor product rotation and remove 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, 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 checking back stock and matching tags to products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge.
Regularly walk the department to ensure it is organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.