Food Service Clerk Part Time

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! Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Scheduling flexibility
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Crawl 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.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Food Service department processes and procedures.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Ensures cleanliness of food service 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.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Prepares various food service items; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made.
• Stocks food service cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Food Service Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Must be able to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Examines the rotation of all food service products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Care.com/back-up care assistance
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Capability to cut and weigh various amounts of meats, salads, and cheeses. Job Function Analysis Physical Demands
• Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
• Team member discount
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Career growth opportunities . Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different! The Food Service 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. . Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Paid parental leave
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33% Lifting/Carrying
• Weekly pay
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Must have skills working with all food service equipment such as knives, slicers, scales, and ovens.