Full Time Deli Bakery Clerk

Mt; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to helping individuals live healthier lives. As a Deli/Bakery Clerk, you will ensure a welcoming environment while maintaining cleanliness and product quality. This role emphasizes excellent customer service and teamwork, allowing you to thrive in a vibrant grocery retail setting. You will be responsible for stocking, preparing, and assisting customers with their selections, all while adhering to health guidelines. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and financial security. Become part of a team that values your contributions and promotes a fulfilling work experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of grocery retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of deli/bakery areas and assist customers.
• Stock and organize products while ensuring pricing accuracy.
• Prepare various deli/bakery items and monitor product quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

1-2 Years Grocery Retail Experience

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Knives

Scales

Job description

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market | Mishawaka, IN 46544

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be 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 real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Position Overview

The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for keeping all food service cases stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Food Service Department.

Key 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%

Environmental Conditions

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

Compensation and Benefits

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for the results they consistently drive and for being passionate about working safely to ensure 200% accountability - 100% accountability for self and 100% accountability for your fellow team members. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

This job has a step pay plan that generally starts between the rates below with raises occurring in accordance to the collective bargaining agreement or Fresh Thyme Market policy.

$13.75 - $15.13

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long-term health and financial security. Come Thrive with us!