Bakery Lead Clerk

Meijer; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated team member to enhance customer experiences and foster a collaborative environment. In this role, you'll lead daily operations, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with high standards of service and safety. The position emphasizes personal growth and community engagement, making it a perfect opportunity for those passionate about retail and customer service. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while providing you with the tools for career advancement and development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and approachability.
• Ability to influence others and build rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Engage peers to enhance the shopping experience.
• Mentor team members to exceed service and sales goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Creative Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Experience

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

This role provides direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of their area. It involves planning, guiding, and empowering team members in the day-to-day operation of the department. The role models exceptional customer experience and helps achieve department goals by influencing peers to create a continued winning strategy.

What you'll be doing:

• Engaging peers to provide the best possible shopping experience for our customers, including an exceptional checkout experience.
• Communicating with team members and assigning daily work tasks.
• Mentoring and coaching team members to exceed customer service and sales goals, ensuring the area meets Meijer standards and training requirements.
• Supporting training for new team members and cross-training high-potential talent, providing peer coaching to boost productivity.
• Collaborating with leadership on department scheduling to enhance team engagement, customer service, store sales, and profitability.
• Monitoring product freshness through rotation and dating policies.
• Guiding the team to comply with food safety standards and regulations, working safely and with accountability.
• Leading ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and product display activities, where applicable.
• Creating an environment that supports Meijer's culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Operating registers and handling cash when needed.
• Operating powered equipment, where applicable.
• Participating in period-end inventories to help meet goals.
• Potentially acting in Lead capacity in other departments as required.
• This profile is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• A passion for customer service, approachability, and engagement.
• Initiative to interact with customers and peers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling products.
• Experience in executing plans.
• A positive influence to foster a strong team environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.