Cooperator PT - Meat & Seafood

THE COMMUNITY MERCANTILE, INC.•Lawrence, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Cooperators are entry level positions at The Merc Co+op. These team members work closely with department Specialists and Managers to consistently meet the needs of shoppers in a fast-paced service environment. Specifically, Meat & Seafood Cooperators cut, prepare, wrap, and process all varieties of meat according to department procedures, maintaining and demonstrating quality and safety standards. The Merc Co+op is a community-owned grocery store dedicated to making affordable, healthy, and delicious food accessible to everyone in the community. They focus on local food sourcing and giving back to the community, aiming to be a neighborhood gathering place for fresh, healthy, and delicious food.

Requirements

Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
Flexibility of schedule to adapt and respond to the needs of the department.
Exceptional customer service skills
Proven ability to follow through on commitments, prioritize and reprioritize as necessary
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Must have the ability to read written and interpret verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information and make requests verbally or in writing
Must be able to solve practical problems and work towards solutions
Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction, as well as counting and recording

Responsibilities

Collaborate with department Specialists to execute daily tasks within the department including opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
Provide exceptional, prompt and friendly service in person and over the phone
Comply with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions; report all safety risks to store management (ex: items in need of repair, customer or employee accidents, safety risks or issues including robbery, theft, or fraud).
Support training of new staff members by modeling best practices and established department procedures
Assist with ordering, inventory, and other duties as assigned
Gain and maintain knowledge of cooperative ownership and business model practices
Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the store and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special promotions and ads.
Willing to work weekends and holidays.
Reports to work as scheduled and on time.
Cut, prepare, wrap, and process all varieties of meat with attention to detail, ensure that all cuts are precise and consistent
Serve and assist customers, explain products, ingredients, flavor, taste and preparation
Follow Safe Food Handling practices and safe equipment use including, knives, saws, and production equipment
Ensure that all production, inventory, prep, and display cases are properly stocked, labeled, and rotated
Maintain a neat and clean department, including coolers backstock and other storage spaces
Communicate effectively with co-workers, engage in huddles and discussions of sales reports