Deli Production Team Member

Who we are

We are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, food quality, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team.

What You’ll be doing

Help feed our community by preparing and cooking the Co-op’s recipes from scratch. Ensure that finished products coming out of the kitchen meet the Co-op standards. Production team members are responsible for providing a welcoming and inclusive environment by offering great customer service. You will also assist with placing orders, receiving products, stocking, and maintaining displays.

What You’ll be Responsible for

• Preparing soups, salads and entrees for service case, GnG (Grab and go) case, and salad bar.
• Providing friendly and welcoming service to customers and fellow co-workers.
• Being aware of all co-op’s deli promotions and advertisements.
• Merchandising the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales, including ensuring proper pricing and signage.
• Stocking, rotating and facing product according to department’s procedure.
• Maintaining back-stock areas according to department’s standards.
• Receiving product and ensuring invoice accuracy.  
• Placing orders as directed by the department managers on occasion.
• Following department-safe food handling procedures.
• Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.
• Performing other front and back of house duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained up to Co-op’s kitchen standards. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.  
• Ability to provide excellent, friendly, face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn about specialty and prepared foods and has an interest in gaining knowledge of natural and organic grocery industry. 
• Ability to remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines, while handling multiple demands.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends. 
• Ability to maintain current food handler card.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. 
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, and rotate.
• Has regular fine motors skills working and gripping with hands.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50, occasionally.
• Tolerant of repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting.
• Can withstand exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. 
• Can withstand exposure varying to temperatures: Coolers, freezers, ovens/stoves.

Benefits at the Co-op

• Up to 25% staff discount & access to wholesale orders 
• Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options (for full-time employees)
• 401(k) w/match
• Paid time off
• Pay on Demand
• Potential year-end bonus
• Access to employee assistance program
• This is a union-represented position under Teamsters Local 231

Equal opportunity Statement

The Community Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Important Disclaimer 

Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.