Deli Bakery Clerk Part Time

Fresh Thyme Market; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 21,697 - 23,598; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Deli/Bakery Clerk to keep deli/bakery cases stocked and clean, assist customers, and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. You’ll follow Food Service guidelines and help with stocking, pricing, and rotating stock.

The role requires high school diploma, 1–2 years in grocery retail preferred, and willingness to work varied hours in a fast‑paced environment. Benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to high volume retail in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in various situations.
• Advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional work.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiar with Health Department guidelines for grocery retail.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Experience with food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, ovens.
• Capability to cut and weigh meats, salads, and cheeses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area are clean and safe.
• Stock and present deli/bakery items with proper pricing and tagging.
• Rotate stock and discard spoiled items.
• Assist customers and help with purchases and product selection.
• Receive, inspect, and log shipments for temperature and quality.
• Monitor signs, coupons, and promotional materials in‑store.
• Operate equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, and pallet jacks.
• Prepare deli/bakery items with correct ingredients and cooking times.
• Weigh and label products accurately.
• Participate in pre‑inventory preparation and back stock management.
• Maintain high product knowledge and proper preparation.
• Walk the department to keep a clean, organized appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Flexible hours

Health department knowledge

Math & weights

Food service equipment

Meat/cheese weighing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency degree

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Scales

Ovens

Job description

Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team! We are a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find honest, affordable goodness, we want to hear from you.

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the industry? Fresh Thyme Farmers Market offers a unique business model, a fast‑paced growing environment, a promote‑from‑within culture, and excellent benefits.

The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role requires adherence to all procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of deli/bakery cases, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks deli/bakery cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Deli/Bakery Service Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross‑selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Prepares various deli/bakery items; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Participates in pre‑inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever‑changing high volume retail while working in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross‑functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have skills working with all food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.
• Capability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Physical Demands

• Sit Rarely 1–2 hours
• Stand Continuously 1–8 hours
• Walk Continuously 2–8 hours
• Drive Frequently 2–4 hours
• Balance Frequently 34–66%
• Bend Occasionally 1–33%
• Climb (2–6 ft) Occasionally 1–33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1–33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1–33%
• Kneel Occasionally 1–33%
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34–66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1–33%

Lifting/Carrying

• 0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
• 11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
• 26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
• 51–100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

• Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34–66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1–33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1–33%
• Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

Salary

This position starts at $15.75–$17.13 per hour, with raises occurring in accordance with Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full‑time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance. Our part‑time members also receive a variety of supportive programs. All Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long‑term health and financial security.