Deli Bakery Assistant

Job Summary of Deli Bakery Assistant:

Those who harbor a deep passion for the retail grocery arena and organic merchandise, exhibit leadership skills, and are eager to be part of a swiftly evolving organization in this sector will find an excellent match in Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. The exceptional business model, high-energy setting, internal progression ethos, and outstanding perks package collectively position Fresh Thyme as a top employer in the grocery industry. Careers have been sowing roots and flourishing at Fresh Thyme ever since it was founded in 2012, and there is ample opportunity for your career to blossom here too

Responsibilities of the Deli Bakery Assistant include the continuous replenishment and cleanliness of food service showcases throughout the day. Offering aid to customers whenever required and exhibiting a positive and lively approach is mandatory in this position. Adhering to the procedural instructions laid out by the Food Service Department is a fundamental aspect of the role.

Responsibilities of Deli Bakery Assistant:

• Upholds a hygienic condition in deli and bakery sections, as well as storage and work zones, to promote safety measures, such as wiping down surfaces and products, monitoring for and addressing liquid spillages, and clearing away any hazardous materials from the floor while sweeping.
• Maintaining deli/bakery cases involves setting up products in an appealing manner, making sure they are neatly displayed, fully stocked, and arranged according to the schematics provided by the Deli/Bakery Service Department, while also confirming the accuracy of tags and pricing.
• Scrutinizes the turnover of all deli and bakery merchandise, emphasizing the need to detect expired stock and dispose of items that are outdated or spoiled.
• Handling customer inquiries in a favorable manner and supporting them with their buying decisions, giving details, and guiding product choices is a key aspect of the job, involving promoting and recommending additional items.
• Verifies, examines, and documents goods to ensure they are accurately delivered, stored at the right temperature, and meet quality criteria.
• Supervises the placement of signs near the payment counter; confirms a diverse selection of recipe cards, offers, promotional items, and details on complementary snacks.
• Entails the use of equipment including knives, scales, packaging machines, compactors, waste disposal units, pallet jacks, and hand trolleys.
• Prepares assorted deli and bakery goods by employing the right components and adhering to the recommended cooking durations.
• Applies information on scales and weight units to correctly measure and identify products.
• Takes part in pre-inventory tasks, which involve managing excess stock and confirming tag accuracy with products.
• Demonstrates a deep level of expertise in product knowledge and the process of preparing products.
• Frequently inspects the department to uphold cleanliness, organization, and a neat overall presentation.
• Tasks beyond the usual scope of work.

Qualification of Deli Bakery Assistant:

• Completion of high school education or a comparable credential.
• Experience in grocery retail for 1-2 years is preferred, specifically in handling Food Service department tasks.
• Experience in the natural foods sector is preferred.
• The utmost level of customer service excellence must be maintained without compromise.
• Showing resilience in keeping pace with the constantly evolving high-volume retail industry within a team-oriented context.
• Being able to show initiative is a crucial skill in handling unexpected challenges.
• Being versatile in accommodating changing environments.
• Demonstrated advanced level of meticulousness coupled with the skill to rank tasks by importance and fulfill time constraints is a must.
• Superb verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary for engaging effectively with peers and senior executives.
• Multitasking and having top-notch organizational skills are vital.
• Capable of taking the lead, offering assistance, and adding value towards team targets.
• Willingness to work different hours and days depending on business needs.
• Knowledge of Health Department protocols for grocery retailers is a necessity.
• A foundational grasp of math, weights, and measures is a prerequisite for this task.
• Ability to operate all food service equipment, including knives, slicers, scales, and ovens, is a necessary skill.
• Ability to finely chop and determine the weight of a variety of meats, salads, and cheeses.

Job Function Analysis of Deli Bakery Assistant:

Physical Demand:

• It is recommended to rest for short periods every 1-2 hours
• Remaining upright without sitting for a duration that spans between one and eight hours is a common requirement
• Wander Nonstop for 2-8 Hours
• Commute frequently with car trips lasting 2-4 hours
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Scale (2-6 feet) Sometimes, ranging from 1 to 33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Perform regular forward and overhead reaches, accounting for a significant portion of your daily activities, between 34% and 66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying:

• 10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Within the range of 11-25 pounds, there is occasional variability of 1-33 percent
• Weighing between 26 and 50 pounds, with periodicity falling within the range of 1 to 33 percent
• The weight range between 51 to 100 pounds never equates to zero percent

Repetitive Motion:

• Between 34% and 66% of the time, individuals tend to grasp using both their right and left hands on a regular basis
• Fine adjustments are made infrequently, typically ranging from 1-33% of the total duration
• Sometimes nudging and tugging
• Absence of Lower Extremities Zero Percent