Deli-Bakery Clerk - Full time

Summary: Fresh Thyme Market is a growing company in the retail grocery market focused on offering organic products. The Deli/Bakery Clerk is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and stock levels in the deli/bakery area while providing excellent customer service and assisting customers with their needs. 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- Examines the rotation of all deli/bakery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items - Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and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 Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalency degree - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures - Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus Required Skills: Food Service Equipment Operation, Food Safety Regulations, Product Weighing and Labeling, Inventory Management, Food Preparation, Retail Grocery Processes Benefits: Weekly pay, Scheduling flexibility, Paid parental leave, Team member discount, Career growth opportunities, Competitive compensation, Incentive programs, Recognition programs