Deli/bakery associate job description

Starting wage up to:$16.50/hr/ with exp.

Calling all Foodies! Don’t romaine calm, Busch’s is HIRING! Do you love food, fun and people? Are you looking for growth, development and excellent wages? We could make the perfect pear!

Our industry is ever changing and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about food and people. We are a family-owned, Michigan based company that is heavily rooted in the communities we serve. Busch’s offers its employees benefits such as employee discounts, medical benefits including dental and optical, 401K with company match (restrictions apply) and even tuition reimbursement for qualifying students!

• Provide hospitality and exceptional service to guests by making product recommendations, answering questions, assisting with purchases and suggestive selling.
• Set and maintain and service and self service cases.
• Promote various products by preparing and offering samples.
• Rotate and cull product to ensure freshness and reduce shrink.
• Scan all waste to ensure accurate shrink recording.
• Clean and sanitize department including equipment, work areas, service areas, containers and utensils.
• Follow safe food handling and personal hygiene practices.
• Follow all safety practices, including lockout/tagout of equipment.
• Receive, verify, price and store department deliveries.
• Ensure products, sandwiches, salads and special orders are prepared to specifications.
• Stay current on food trends and new items relevant to department and building sales.
• Adhere to all Busch’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with guests, vendors and associates.
  

?Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal and listening skills
• Proficient selling skills, including the ability to ask questions, listen, and make product recommendations
• Proficient merchandising skills including fresh and appealing displays in service, self-service and bakery areas and effective cross merchandising throughout the store
• Proficient cleaning abilities to meet sanitation and visual standards

Busch’s is a family owned premier grocery retailer with multiple stores in Southeast Michigan. We are consistently recognized by our guests as an industry leader when it comes to service, product selection, store design and overall atmosphere. You can take pride in being a member of the Busch’s family and working in an environment where we truly care about our guests and the products we serve. We also take great care of the associates that take care of our guests. At Busch’s, we realize that without caring, motivated and personable associates, there would be no guests to serve.

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

+ Care.com/back-up care assistance

+ Team member discount

+ Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Calling All Foodies!

Do you enjoy delivering quality customer assistance, preparing and stocking fresh food? Then consider joining the Meijer family as a Food Clerk!

This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, TRAINING PROVIDED

Meijer provides a variety of benefits that contribute to a positive work-life balance.

- Flexible Schedules

- Weekly Pay

- Medical/Dental/401k

- Free GED or Bachelor Degree (from one of 4 on-line Universities)

- Education Reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)

- Career Growth

- Paid Parental Leave

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**Join a community. Build a career.**

We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! When you join us as a Food Clerk, you will provide customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. You will play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly and having a positive impact on the community we serve. Sound good to you? Join us!

**What will you be doing?**

+ Build rapport with customers.

+ Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.

+ Respond to customer questions in an effective manner.

+ Stock product and maintain product displays according to merchandising standards.

+ Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.

+ Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers.

+ This position is applicable to the following departments: Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery.

**What skills will you use?**

+ You are detail-oriented and organized.

+ Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.

+ Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.

+ Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.

+ Process-driven with ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.

+ Ability to stay calm while working in a fast-paced environment.

+ Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.

+ Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.

+ Ability to stand for long periods of time.

**Meijer starts with me.**

It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.

**Who are we a good fit for?**

We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.

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*Deli/Bakery Team Associate*

This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

*Essential Functions*
_A n individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation._

Maintains area of responsibility (for example, Fresh) by following company policies and procedures for preparing, handling, packaging, labeling, and storing food; operating and sanitizing food-related equipment; stocking and displaying/merchandising food products; maintaining and cleaning the area (for example, windows, mirrors, display cases, food-related equipment, and coolers) according to food safety and compliance regulations; and reporting issues or concerns to leadership as needed.

Provides customer service by identifying customer needs; recognizing and understanding customer traffic patterns; assisting with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise; providing product knowledge; resolving customer issues and concerns; promoting department products and s ervices; and maintaining a safe shopping environment.

Prepares merchandise based on daily production needs by operating department equipment (for example, oven, fryer, slicers); preparing products based on customer specifications; ensuring merchandise is properly measured and stored; following formulas and baking instructions; following g uidelines for wrapping, dating, labeling, and storing merchandise; and ensuring list of ingredients and sell-by dates are visible and accurate.

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and r ecommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

*Competencies*
_An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position._

Food - Handles, stores, cooks, and cleans food in safe and correct ways. Informs customers about food items when asked to do so. Prepares, takes, and fills orders for food items in a timely manner. Observes and reports complaints and problems with food products, services, and work areas. Uses food equipment and supplies in safe and correct ways, and cleans and logs them after each use.

Customer/Member Centered: Serve the Customer/Member - Shows care and concern when serving our customers/members. Asks questions in order to understand customer/member needs. Uses policies and information in order to exceed customer/member expectations. Finds and uses the right resources (people, products, tools, technology) at the right time in order to resolve customer/member requests.

Adaptability: Adapt - Adapts to changing work demands. Stays focused on own work when faced with change or difficulties. Stays open to and learns from assignments and feedback. Learns and adapts to digital systems, strategies, and processes using different digital tools to complete essential job f unctions.

Judgment: Make Effective Choices - Uses policies, procedures, and/or guides to make good choices. Uses data and facts in order to make day-to-day decisions and involves others as needed. Recognizes what might be a problem and informs those who can correct it.

Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Work - Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. Identifies steps needed in order t o carry out work as required.

Influence and Communicate: Share Information - Listens to others and asks questions to learn about what is needed. Communicates the right i nformation to associates and leaders when they need it. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner.

Execution and Results: Get Results - Makes sure work is done correctly. Works on top priorities first. Makes a consistent effort to get results. Meets deadlines. Takes action in order to solve problems so work can be completed in a timely manner.

Ethics and Compliance: Perform to Ethical Standards - Follows company policies and procedures (for example, the Ten Foot Rule). Shows integrity and ethical behavior in all work situations. Reports ethical and compliance issues promptly.

*Physical Activities*
_T he following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position._

O bserves associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

Moves up and down a ladder.

Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

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WMFH12248

*Job Description*

*Deli/Bakery Team Associate*

G rasps, turns, and manipulates objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

V isually locates merchandise and other objects.

V isually inspects equipment.

Reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

M oves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Visually verifies and reads information, often in small print.

S its for long periods of time.

Stands for long periods of time.

C reates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or electronic device.

Enters and locates information on electronic device.

*Work Environment*
_W orking in the following environment is necessary to perform one or more of the essential functions of this position._

Moves over slippery surfaces in the work area as well as other areas that may become slippery during inclement weather.

M ay work with substances that require special handling

Works in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.

*Entry Requirements*
* _Minimum Qualifications _
* W ill successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
Weekly day range:
* Weekend availability

Language:
* English (Required)

Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Required)
* Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location