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Deli Bakery Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market · Geneva, IL · $16.05–$25.15 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led a team through a busy holiday or weekend.

What they are checking: Leadership during peak demand for deli and bakery orders.

Tell me about a time you suggested a change that made work easier for your team.

What they are checking: Initiative to notice friction in daily work and fix it rather than just living with it.

What would you do

How do you make sure your team follows food safety rules when you're not watching?

What they are checking: Building habits and accountability instead of relying on constant supervision.

A special order cake was made wrong and the customer is arriving in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Fast problem solving and honest communication with the customer.

How do you handle a team member who often runs late on prep?

What they are checking: Coaching first, then holding the person accountable if late prep keeps leaving the cases empty.

A customer has a severe allergy and wants to order a sandwich. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Allergen awareness and careful preparation to protect a customer's health.

How do you balance customer service at the counter with production in the back?

What they are checking: Managing two jobs at once and keeping customers from waiting.

About the work

The coordinator supervises the deli and bakery team day to day in Geneva. How do you plan production so cases are full without too much waste?

What they are checking: Using sales patterns to plan production and reduce shrink.

How do you train a new clerk on the slicer safely?

What they are checking: Safe training on dangerous equipment step by step.

How do you check temperatures and record them?

What they are checking: Food safety logging that protects customers and keeps the store ready for inspections.

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The full job description

As published by Fresh Thyme Market.

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!

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