Deli & Bakery Associate

Bennetts Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Deli/Bakery Associate to prepare, package, label, merchandise, and stock bakery and deli items while supporting store financial goals. This role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to read and interpret documents.

You will follow safety and food safety guidelines and guest experience standards, and may assist other departments as needed. A high school diploma is preferred; retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (GED) preferred.
• Retail or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery/deli items according to production planning.
• Package and label products per program plan.
• Merchandise products according to merchandising/plan expectations.
• Stock and rotate/dates products in backroom cases and buckets.
• Collaborate with other departments to support retail growth.
• Notify the bakery/deli manager when supplies or products need ordering.
• Use basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Communicate tasks completed, including recipes, weights/measures, and cleaning steps.
• Follow all PPE, safety, and food safety guidelines.
• Follow guest experience guidelines; may assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/Writing

Attention to detail

Retail experience

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Job description

Responsible for preparing, frying, packaging, displaying, and stocking deli and/or bakery products while supporting the store’s financial goals. Ensures compliance with company guest experience standards, safety procedures, and food safety and cleaning expectations.

Key Duties

• Prepare bakery/deli items according to production planning
• Package and label products per program plan
• Merchandise products according to merchandising/plan expectations
• Stock and rotate/dates products in backroom cases and buckets
• Collaborate with other departments to support retail growth
• Notify the bakery/deli manager when supplies or products need ordering
• Use basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Communicate tasks completed, including recipes, weights/measures, and cleaning steps
• Follow all PPE, safety, and food safety guidelines
• Follow guest experience guidelines; may assist other departments as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma (GED) preferred
• Retail or related experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Lift/move up to 30 lbs frequently; up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Stand and walk for extended periods; may bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently