Part Time Food Service Clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•North Canton, OH

About The Position

The Food Service Clerk is responsible for keeping food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role follows procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department. Duties include cleaning deli/bakery cases and work areas; stocking, presenting, and organizing products; checking product rotation and removing outdated or spoiled items; receiving and inspecting shipments; monitoring point-of-purchase materials; preparing deli/bakery items; accurately weighing and labeling products; and helping with inventory preparation. The clerk maintains product knowledge and ensures the department is organized, sanitary, and clean. The role may involve varied hours and days as business needs dictate, and some exposure to extreme temperatures.

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 varied situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally 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 needs dictate.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail environments.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have skills using food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
Be able 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 deli/bakery cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills, removing hazardous debris, and sweeping.
Stock deli/bakery cases; present, face, fill, and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and discard expired, outdated, or spoiled products.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 ensure recipe cards, coupons, promotional materials, and information on complementary foods are available.
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.
Accurately weigh and label products using scales and weight measures.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and verifying tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
Walk the department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.