Deli & Bakery Team Member: Fresh, Customer-First Service

Meijer Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance.

Paid parental leave.

24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

401(k) plan with an employer match.

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is hiring a Deli/Bakery Team Member in Cincinnati to maintain clean, organized deli and bakery cases, assist customers, and ensure accurate product tagging and pricing. The role involves weighing, labeling, and preparing deli items, with emphasis on great service and product quality.

The position supports a fast-paced, collaborative team and requires a high school diploma or GED plus 1–2 years in grocery retail.

Qualifications

• 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.

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• Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Adaptability

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market is hiring a Deli/Bakery Team Member in Cincinnati to maintain clean, organized deli and bakery cases, assist customers, and ensure accurate product tagging and pricing. The role involves weighing, labeling, and preparing deli items, with emphasis on great service and product quality.

The position supports a fast-paced, collaborative team and requires a high school diploma or GED plus 1–2 years in grocery retail.