Liaison- Part Time Deli/BakeryAurora Office - Aurora, IL 60504
Overview:
Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage None
Description:
Deli/Bakery Order Liaison Part TimeAt Military Deli & Bakery Services (MDBS), we are proud to be the largest provider of Deli/Bakery Departments to the U.S. Military, supporting more than 100 locations across the country. Our mission is simple but meaningful: to provide the highest-quality fresh food and exceptional service to military families. We are committed to building a team of dedicated professionals who share our passion for supporting the brave men and women who serve our nation. As a Deli/Bakery Order Liaison, you will play a critical role in our operations by coordinating orders, deliveries, product availability, and quality across multiple locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact.
If you're looking for a role where your work directly supports military communities while offering opportunities to grow your career, we would love to have you join our team!
Must live near the Aurora/Naperville IL area.
What You'll DoVendor & Store Support: Review, approve, and process orders through our business system, ensuring all requirements are met for accurate, timely deliveries and quality products.
Problem-Solving & Delivery Coordination: Identify and resolve delivery issues, including missing, delayed, or incorrect orders, to help ensure stores remain fully stocked with the products they need.
Seasonal & Special Orders: Coordinate with vendors to add seasonal products and manage special ordering needs, including holiday schedules and promotions.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate order records, prepare order recaps, and manage order reference sheets and other documentation for stores.
Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact for store teams, internal departments, and external vendors to ensure clear, timely, and effective communication.
Category & Project Support: Assist with category reviews and participate in projects designed to improve and expand our Deli/Bakery offerings.
What You'll Bring
Experience:
Previous experience in grocery, deli, bakery, food service, or a related field is preferred but not required. Attention to Detail: Strong ability to maintain accuracy in order management, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
Organization:
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Communication: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with store managers, suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to work confidently with data and business systems.
Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to handle challenges calmly, creatively, and efficiently.
Teamwork: A collaborative approach and willingness to support team members and contribute to shared goals.
Why Join MDBS?At MDBS, you'll become part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to providing exceptional food and service to military families. Your work will play an important role in supporting military communities across the country. We value our employees and strive to provide a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas, contributions, and professional growth are valued. Hybrid Work Opportunity This is an in-office position located on the Naperville/Aurora border. Following successful completion of in-person training and once you are fully comfortable with the role and responsibilities, there may be an opportunity to transition to a hybrid work schedule. The hybrid option provides flexibility to work from home for part of the week while maintaining the collaboration and connection that comes with working with our team in person.
Benefits:
401(k) Paid time off Hybrid work opportunity following successful training Collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunity for professional growth
Work Location: In person Naperville/Aurora area
If you're organized, motivated, customer-focused, and excited about the opportunity to support military families through the work you do, we'd love to hear from you!