Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.30 - $29.75
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Plan
Job Description
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a dynamic and rapidly expanding retail grocery company dedicated to offering fresh, organic, and affordable food options to communities across the Midwest. Established in 2012, Fresh Thyme has cultivated a unique business model that blends a fast-paced environment with a promote-from-within culture and a strong focus on customer wellness. The company prides itself on being a trusted resource for shoppers seeking real, honest food and a seamless shopping experience that supports their health and well-being journey. Joining the Fresh Thyme team means becoming part of a community-focused company committed to helping customers find affordable goodness... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency degree
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience
- Preferred 3-5 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures
- Journeyman cutter program completed
- Must maintain the highest level of customer service
- Ability to adapt to a high volume retail environment
- Capacity to take initiative when problems arise
- Flexibility to adapt in various situations
- Advanced attention to detail with capability to prioritize
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to multitask and possess organizational skills
- Ability to work varied hours and days
- Familiarity with Health Department regulations for grocery retail
- Advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
- Skilled with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and meat machinery
- Expert packaging and wrapping skills
- Ability to cut and weigh meat and seafood
- Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience
- Preferred 3-5 years grocery retail experience in meat department processes and procedures
- Journeyman cutter program completed
- Previous experience in natural foods industry is a plus
- Ability to maintain high-level customer service
- Strong adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment
- Initiative to resolve problems
- Flexibility to work varied hours and days
- Advanced attention to detail with strong prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
- Leadership skills to support and contribute to team goals
- Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations
- Advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures
- Capability to analyze and interpret financial statements
- Skilled in using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and meat machinery
- Expert packaging and wrapping skills
- Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood
- Knowledge of COOL compliance for seafood products
Job Duties
- Prepare weekly sales and labor projections to maximize sales and profits
- Monitor and control costs including ordering, inventory control, cutting procedures, shrink, and ad displays
- Manage Meat Department staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance reviews
- Oversee shift operations including work schedule approvals
- Ensure weekly flyer ads are stocked and products for ads are properly ordered and available
- Stock and organize meat cases maintaining presentation, facing, filling, and pricing accuracy
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in meat aisles, storage, and work areas
- Assist customers at the meat counter, providing product information, sales, and cross-selling
- Receive, inspect, and log product shipments for accuracy, temperature, and quality
- Operate meat department equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, and pallet jacks
- Monitor product rotation and discard expired or spoiled products
- Balance meat general ledger and financial statements
- Manage inventory preparation and control, ensuring accurate tagging and no stock outs
- Weigh and label meat products accurately following proper procedures
- Ensure proper temperature maintenance during meat and seafood production
- Follow safety practices including use of mesh gloves with knives
- Maintain high product knowledge and preparation standards
- Regularly inspect department for cleanliness, organization, and sanitary conditions
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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