Part Time Deli and Bakery Closer

Meijer Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service and maintain clean, well‑stocked displays in our Fresh departments. You will connect with customers, share product information, and ensure accurate merchandising and stock across multiple sections.

This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and the ability to work across Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-first mindset.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific technology.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow processes and safety standards; calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be physically active and lift, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods.
• Previous retail or food service experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates.
• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need.
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing product displays.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product according to standards.
• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Work across Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery.
• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth

Responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude; will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.

Feed your community. Grow your career. At Meijer, we’re a family company that serves people and communities. When you join our team, you’re not just filling shelves, you’re helping families put food on their tables and creating moments of connection every day. If you enjoy working with food, helping customers, and staying active in a fast‑paced environment, this role could be a great fit.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We invest in you—because when our team thrives, our communities do too.

• Weekly pay
• Team member discount 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Development programs for advancement and career growth
• Paid family care leave
• Medical/dental/vision
• And more!

What You’ll Do

As a Food Clerk, you play a key role in creating a fresh, welcoming, and well‑run store experience within our Fresh departments.

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates
• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing product displays
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product according to standards
• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures
• Work across departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery
• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Every shift, your work helps keep our store running smoothly and our customers coming back.

What You Bring

• A friendly, customer‑first mindset
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Comfort learning and using job‑specific technology
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• Ability to follow processes and safety standardsCalm, focused approach in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to be physically active, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods
• A passion in working with customers every day
• Previous retail or food service experience is helpful, but not required
• You have the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.

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