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Metropolitan Market

Bakery Clerk/Barista

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.30 - $25.15
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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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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