Kitchen Assistant

BRATTLEBORO FOOD COOP•Brattleboro, VT

38d

About The Position

Why work for us? We are 45+ years strong in the community. We give back to organizations with shared values. We offer great benefits and competitive compensation. We are continually innovating and investing in the future. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth; about half of our managers were promoted from within. Tired of working for a company that leaves you feeling like you’re not appreciated? Would you like to join a team that actually enjoys what they do and believes in making a difference? The Brattleboro Food Co-op is owned by thousands of local shareholders and is committed to improving the quality of life for our community, one meal at a time. We offer competitive wages, great benefits, and an excellent work-life balance. Purpose: The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and assisting with general food preparation. Status: Reports to Food Services Director

Requirements

Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible
Effective communication skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to understand and follow directions
Ability to understand and meet standards for health and safety
Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced
Ability to work effectively within a team
Detail-oriented and thorough

Responsibilities

Assists customers with questions in a prompt and courteous manner
Provide attentive and courteous customer service
Maintain a polite, friendly and helpful attitude towards internal and external customers
Knowledgeable about all products. Continues to learn about new products. Answers questions accurately
Ensure quality food preparation, presentation and execution
Handles all equipment in a safe manner
Alert to unsafe equipment and removes any equipment that is unsafe from usage
Ensures department teamwork through trust and communication
Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions. Exemplifies honesty, integrity and ethics
Contributes constructively to the morale of the department
Shows initiative in solving issues and achieving the departmental goals
Adhere to established safety and sanitation standards
Assist in receiving and stocking of supplies
Daily dishwashing, mopping, sweeping, and other cleaning tasks
Assist in food preparation as needed
Assist as directed in facilitating meal service, and event set up and breakdown as needed
Removal of recycling/compost/garbage to the designated areas throughout the day
Accurately inputting shrink data as needed
Maintaining clean and orderly work stations
Adhering to the site code of conduct as defined during training
Other duties as assigned