Food Service Clerks

Haggen is a well-established local neighborhood grocer with a rich history dating back to 1933 when Ben and Dorothy Haggen and Doug Clark opened their first store in Bellingham, Washington. With over 80 years of experience, Haggen has grown to become a trusted name in the grocery industry, recognized for its commitment to freshness, quality, and supporting local communities. As a company, Haggen is passionate about providing customers with the freshest, local products possible while building sustainable relationships with local farmers, ranchers, fisheries, and businesses. Their product offerings include fresh local produce, sustainable seafood, fresh meat, scratch-made bakery items, a vibrant delicatessen, and a variety of organic, gluten-free, local, and specialty items. The company prides itself on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where employees are valued and supported. Employment opportunities at Haggen encompass full-time and part-time positions, with wages and benefits dependent on position and experience. They also provide on-site training, career advancement opportunities, and flexible schedules to promote work-life balance.

The Food Service Clerk role at Haggen involves a dynamic combination of production, packaging, merchandising, and customer service duties within the delicatessen and food service departments. This position is responsible for producing fresh delicatessen products according to established recipes, packaging these products attractively for sale, and merchandising them to engage customers. Food Service Clerks play a crucial part in assisting guests with product selection and sales, especially at service counters including delicatessen, sandwich, and Orient Express departments. Key responsibilities include maintaining the presentation and freshness of products within service cases such as the self-serve salad and soup bar, charcuterie, fresh salad case, rotisserie, fried chicken, and other hot items. These clerks ensure that products are replenished in accordance with department freshness policies and procedures. The role also involves meticulous tracking of sales, building attractive displays, and ensuring inventory levels are maintained. Food safety and sanitation compliance are paramount, with daily cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation areas, tools, and equipment required. The position necessitates obtaining a food handler’s permit to uphold high standards of hygiene and safety. Working at Haggen requires flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays when the store experiences peak busy times. Physical demands include reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for up to eight hours. The company offers competitive wages with premium pay for Sundays, holidays, and shifts during late and early hours. Employees enjoy benefits such as medical and dental starting at 16 hours per week, a 10% family discount on groceries, stable employment, retirement plans, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth. Overall, this role offers an engaging work environment for individuals who are passionate about food service, customer care, and contributing to a community-focused grocery retailer that prioritizes quality and sustainability.