Deli Bakery Associate- Part time

Military Deli and Bakery Services; Great Lakes, North Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k plan

Flexible Schedule

Early close

Job summary

Military Deli & Bakery Services is hiring a Deli Bakery Associate for a part-time role at the Great Lakes location in Illinois. You will serve military personnel and families, slice deli meats, prepare trays, and maintain displays with a focus on food safety and customer service.

The position requires 18+, cross-training in deli and bakery tasks, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend shifts may be required and the team emphasizes teamwork and friendly communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to cross-train in deli and bakery tasks.
• Effective and friendly communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math and ability to follow written guidelines.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Able to tolerate freezers for short periods.
• Team player; weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enthusiastic customer service and teamwork with positive communication.
• Slice deli meats and cheeses per customer requests.
• Prepare custom party trays and assemble sandwiches.
• Stock and organize displays; assist with shipments.
• Ensure proper sanitation and safe food handling.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress.
• Other duties may include cake decorating, baking, or rotisserie prep.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Basic math

Lift 50 lbs

Stamina

Weekend shifts

Food service experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Great Lakes - Great Lakes NS, IL 60088

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Deli Bakery Associate – Part Time

Hiring Immediately!

As a Deli Bakery Associate at Military Deli & Bakery Services you will have the opportunity to serve our nation’s Military personnel and their families at one of our 103 US Military Commissary locations. At MDBS our number one goal is to demonstrate a love for food and a passion for people while creating an excellent customer service experience for our well-deserving military customers!

This is Not a government job- Everyone welcome!

Job Description:

• Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer service, teamwork with positive communication, and assist other team members as needed.
• Slices deli meats and cheeses to customer’s request.
• Prepares custom party trays and makes sandwiches accordingly.
• Stock and organize displays, to include helping with shipments as needed.
• Ensure proper sanitation of the department, equipment, and proper food handling/preparation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations.
• Other duties may include cake decorating, baking, rotisserie chicken preparation, or other deli/bakery tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Willing to cross-train in bakery and deli tasks as needed
• Effective and friendly communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math and the ability to follow written guidelines
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to stand and walk short distances for an entire shift
• Tolerates working in freezers for up to 20 minutes at a time
• Team player
• Grocery, food service or retail experience a plus!
• Some weekend shifts are required

Benefits:

• Great pay!
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks’ paid vacation after 1 year
• Holiday Pay- 10+ paid Holidays per year, eligible at time of hire
• 401k plan
• Flexible Schedule
• More personal time: Our commissaries typically close around 7:00 pm

Growth Opportunities:

If you are interested in career growth, here at MDBS we have a long history of promoting from within. We are proud of our many Deli Bakery Associates who have grown into Field and Corporate Management roles! Need to relocate for work or for school? Our commissary locations in 32 states can enable you to move to another MDBS location with no loss in seniority. Come join our team!

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