On-Site
28th & Kalamazoo - Grand Rapids, MI
Full time
R000694719
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Full-Time Opportunity, Open Availability
Provides direction related to operations, processes, and conditions of the Deli/Bakery area. Plans, guides, and empowers team members in the day-to-day operation of the department. Sets example for those in their department by modeling exceptional customer experience. Possesses the ability to help achieve department goals and influence their peers to create a continued winning strategy.
What you'll be doing:
Food Quality & Safety: Inspect and reject substandard produce, maintain proper temperature control, verify expiration dates, and dispose of unsellable items.
Customer Service: Serve as a front-line representative, engaging customers with a positive attitude and ensuring their needs are met.
Food Preparation & Service: Oversee the preparation of fresh foods, baked goods, and deli items; ensure presentation and quality meet company standards.
Inventory & Stocking: Ensure shelves and counters are stocked with fresh, high-quality products; manage inventory levels and reorder points.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Conduct detailed cleaning of work areas, equipment, and displays; maintain food safety standards.
Problem Solving: Address customer complaints, resolve service issues, and ensure smooth daily operations.
Communicating with team members and assigning daily work tasks.
Mentoring and coaching other team member s to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards and team members have completed required trainings.
Supports training new team members /cross-training high potential talent, providing peer coaching on job responsibilities/standards to positively impact team member productivity.
Working with leadership on department schedule writing to focus on team member engagement, improving customer service, store sales and profitability.
Guiding the team in compliance with food safety standards and regulations and working in a safe manner aligning to 200% accountability.
Leading team members to ensure ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and product display are completed, where applicable.
Actively creating an environment that supports the Meijer culture, including valuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Operating powered equipment, where applicable.
Participating in period end inventories , where applicable, to help achieve goals.
May be required to act in Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position. You may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Passion for customer service with total engagement that conveys approachability to customers and fellow team members.
Initiates interactions with customers and peers.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Retail or other customer service experience preferred
Creative thinking skills
Ability to influence others
Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence to create repeat business
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend and twist while handling product
Experience executing plans
Positive influence to create a strong team environment.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
Experience in fresh food, deli, or bakery operations preferred.
Food Handler Certification required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control.
We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request . Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.
