Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.30 - $25.15
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
20% team member discount
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending arrangement
Company-funded disability insurance
Company-funded life insurance
Employee assistance program
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
sick/safe leave
Reduced cost ORCA Card program
Education support
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Metropolitan Market is a renowned and upscale grocery establishment known for its commitment to quality, exceptional customer service, and gourmet food offerings. As a well-established specialty market located in Tacoma in the Proctor neighborhood, Metropolitan Market prides itself on a vibrant community-centric environment where fresh foods, quality ingredients, and personalized shopping experiences are the cornerstones of its success. The company’s Bakery and Coffee Shop Department is a dynamic segment of the business that delivers fresh bakery items and expertly crafted coffee drinks to its customers. This department plays a crucial role in maintaining the high standards Metropolitan Market is known... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- valid Washington State Food Workers Card
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to pass a background check
- minimum one year experience in coffee preparation and bakery industry preferred
- strong communication skills
- ability to follow food safety regulations
- reliable and punctual
Job Qualifications
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- proven success working in a diverse team environment
- demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines
- excellent time management and organizational skills
- exceptional customer service skills
- strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food and coffee, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations and culinary skills
- knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines
- ideally one year of experience preparing coffee drinks in a high-volume coffee shop
- ideally one year of bakery industry experience
Job Duties
- Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and sincerity
- customize approach to meet guest needs and build rapport through individualized service
- effectively assess, anticipate and follow-through on guest needs and questions related to products
- actively work to remain knowledgeable and current in areas of responsibility, including product knowledge
- move with ease from greeting to providing product information, up-selling, closing the sale, thanking guests, and inviting them back
- maintain product inventory at a level that promotes effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales potential
- assist Leadership Team with product and supply ordering
- actively work to ensure that highest quality products are stocked
- appropriately remove and replace outdated product from sales areas on a daily basis
- assist with the development and maintenance of product displays that create an exciting marketplace
- actively participate in product promotions/focuses and community events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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