Fresh Thyme

Regional grocery chain with fresh produce

Deli Coordinator

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeMuncie, IN, USA$16.05 - $25.15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Two to three years of related retail experience is required.
One year of management experience is required.
Successful completion of all required certifications is required.
ServSafe certification is required.
Reliable and consistent attendance is required.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members is required.
Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root-cause issues is required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks is required.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions is required.
Ability to consult with customers about all areas pertaining to the department is required.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely is required.
Ability to mentor team members, including those in hourly positions, is required.
Ability to stand continuously for one to eight hours and walk continuously for two to eight hours is required.
Ability to drive frequently for two to four hours is required.
Ability to perform the listed balance, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching or squatting, kneeling, reaching, and twisting activities at the stated frequencies is required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally is required.
Ability to grasp frequently and perform fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling occasionally is required.
Ability to work in conditions where some extreme temperatures are possible is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise team members in the day-to-day operations of the department area.
Deliver exceptional customer service by managing day-to-day ordering, receiving, stocking, and display of products to maximize profits.
Maintain department cleanliness and follow food-safety processes.
Assist with scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
Promote succession planning by providing career paths, identifying department team development needs, and participating in and being accountable for promotion decisions.
Support disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Meet budgeted profit-and-loss goals and achieve department sales, labor, and margin plans.
Review sales goals, supply costs, stock-loss and shrink results, and related goals.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service.
Review customer surveys and feedback from the previous day or week.
Prepare, package, stock, and display merchandise appropriately.
Ensure compliance with price changes and food-safety requirements.
Order manually ordered items.
In the department manager’s absence, supervise, train, and manage the department team to stock, rotate, and merchandise products according to department procedures, including washing, bundling, and trimming products and facing merchandise.
Ensure inferior or out-of-code products are not sold and are removed from display.
Ensure products are accurately priced and sales prices are maintained and up to date.
Consult with customers about consumer products when needed.
Execute advertising-set compliance, including signage.
Keep the backroom neat and organized.
Meet or exceed sales-floor condition expectations for the department.
Ensure department team members are thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed required training.
Promote a safe work environment.
Use the production planner and fresh dashboard properly.
Perform other daily tasks as required.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we’d like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

The Coordinator team member plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations of their respective department area. Delivers exceptional customer service by managing the day to day ordering, receiving, stocking and displaying of related products to maximize profits.Maintains department cleanliness and adheres to all food safety processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to achieve staffing needs
Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for their respective departments team, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions
Supports disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge
Attain P&L budgeted goals, achieving sales, labor and margin plans for the department
Reviews sales goals, supply costs, stock loss/shrink results and goals
Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service
Reviews Customer Survey and customer feedback from previous day or week
Prepares, packages, stocks store and display merchandise appropriately
Price change compliance
Food safety compliance
Ordering of manual ordered items
Supervises, trains and manages their Department Team in the absence of the Dept. Manager to:
- Stock (including washing, bundling and trimming) rotating, and merchandise facing products according to department procedure
- Ensure all inferior out of code products are not sold and removes from display
- Ensure all products are accurately priced and sales prices are maintained and up to date
- Provides consultation to customers when needed regarding consumer products
- Execute ad set compliance including signage
- Ensure the backroom is neat and organized
- Meet or exceed sales floor conditions expectations in respective department
Ensures their departments team members are thoroughly trained in all aspect of their jobs and have completed all required training
Promotes a safe work environment
Reliable and consistent attendance required
Proper usage of production planner and fresh dashboard
Other daily tasks as required

Education and Experience

High school diploma or its equivalent required
2-3 years of related retail experience
One year of management experience
Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to consult with customers on all areas pertaining to their department
Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times
Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including team members in hourly positions.
Successful completion of all required certifications
Serv Safe Certification

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

Sit Rarely 1–2 hours
Stand Continuously 1–8 hours
Walk Continuously 2–8 hours
Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
Balance Frequently 34–66%
Bend Occasionally 1–33%
Climb (2–6 ft) Occasionally 1–33%
Crawl Occasionally 1–33%
Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1–33%
Kneel Occasionally 1–33%
Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34–66%
Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1–33%

Lifting/Carrying

0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%
51–100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34–66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1–33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1–33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$16.05 - $25.15

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!

About the Company

Fresh Thyme

Regional grocery chain with fresh produce

Fresh Thyme Market operates as a Midwest grocery chain with about 70 stores focused on helping people live healthier lives by offering real, healthy foods at real, affordable prices. Its product mix includes a wide selection of fresh, local, and organic produce and meat, alongside trusted national brands and local favorites. The company emphasizes the in-store experience and community orientation, highlighting its team members as integral to the brand. Compared with competitors, Fresh Thyme centers on healthful options and value, promoting local sourcing and a simple, community-driven shopping experience rather than premium-only or trend-focused offerings. The company’s goal is to enable healthy living for its customers through accessible, affordable, high-quality groceries and strong local community presence across the Midwest.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Downers Grove, IL
Founded: Not listed

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