Deli Bakery Coordinator

About the role

Fresh Thyme Markets, a Fast Thyme Farmers Market, is looking for a Deli Bakery Coordinator in Kirkwood. The coordinator plans, directs and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations of the deli bakery department, delivering exceptional customer service through ordering, receiving, stocking and displaying products while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Help schedule staff, take part in hiring and promote succession planning and career paths
• Support disciplinary actions and recommend discharge decisions
• Meet P&L budgeted goals, including sales, labor and margin plans
• Review sales goals, supply costs, stock loss and shrink results
• Review customer surveys and feedback, and provide customer advice on products
• Prepare, package, stock and display merchandise correctly, ensure price-change compliance and order manual items
• Supervise and train the department team in the manager's absence: stock, wash, bundle and trim products, remove out-of-code items, keep prices accurate, keep the backroom neat and organize signage
• Maintain a safe work environment, ensure thorough training and complete all required certifications

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of related retail experience
• 1 year of management experience
• Prior experience in a natural foods industry is a plus
• Ability to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, manage multiple tasks, analyze financial and statistical information, consult customers and mentor team members
• Reliable, consistent attendance and proper use of the production planner and fresh dashboard

What we offer

• Pay range of $16.05 - $25.15, depending on experience and qualifications
• Weekly pay and scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave and a 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental and life insurance for full-time members, plus programs for part-time members
• Career growth opportunities and a team member discount