Café Clerk

Good Foods Co-op Inc•Lexington, KY

11d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Good Foods Co-op is seeking a Café Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced food service setting, takes pride in crafting quality food and beverages, and excels at customer service. This role is suited for a dependable, team-oriented individual with a passion for natural foods. The Café Clerk will support daily operations by preparing menu items, providing customer service, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, assisting with deliveries, managing signage, supporting inventory, and communicating needs to the Prepared Foods Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be available to work as scheduled and at least one weekend day each week.
Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail. Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person.
Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noises (i.e. equipment and machinery)
Standing for long periods of time
Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
Ability to climb up and down step stools, stairs, ladders
Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment
Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
High level of maneuverability
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing

Nice To Haves

Previous food service or customer service experience
Comfortable working with the public and diverse communities
Interest in natural and organic foods and cooperative values
Previous food service and customer service experience preferred.
High level of interest in natural and organic foods.
High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred.
Experience working with the public.
Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing sandwiches, beverages, and other menu items according to recipes and food safety guidelines
Providing friendly, helpful customer service and responding to customer needs
Keeping the café, dining area, and prep spaces clean, stocked, and organized
Ensuring proper food safety, sanitation, and storage practices
Assisting with receiving deliveries and verifying product quality and invoices
Maintaining accurate signage and menu displays
Supporting inventory counts and minimizing waste
Communicating equipment or operational needs to the Prepared Foods Manager
Working efficiently to support team workflow and daily production needs
Following all department procedures and safety standards