Kitchen Cooperator FT
About The Position
Cooperators are entry level positions at the 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. They will prepare and package hot and ready-to-eat foods according to department recipes and procedures, maintaining and demonstrating quality standards of the department. They will also serve and assist customers, explain products, ingredients, flavor, taste and preparation. Following, maintaining and performing safety and sanitation procedures throughout all shifts is crucial. Ensuring that all production, inventory, prep, and display cases are properly stored, labeled, and rotated is also a key responsibility. Additionally, they will assist with management of deli inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and high quality, and maintain a neat, clean and safe department and equipment, including coolers, backstock and other storage spaces. Effective communication with co-workers, engaging in huddles and discussions of sales reports is expected.
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
- Willing to work weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the hot food warmer throughout the shift, including cooking off product as needed, stocking and rotating items, monitoring food quality and holding times, and completing markdowns according to department procedures
- Handle, prepare, and package food safely and accurately, following proper food handling, temperature control, labeling, and sanitation standards
- Utilize proper knife skills and safe cutting techniques when preparing or portioning items to support warmer production and kitchen operations
- Assist with basic food production following department recipes and procedures
- 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.
- Reports to work as scheduled and on time.
- Prepare and package hot and ready-to-eat foods according to department recipes and procedures, maintaining and demonstrating quality standards of the department
- Serve and assist customers, explain products, ingredients, flavor, taste and preparation
- Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures; throughout all shifts.
- Ensure that all production, inventory, prep, and display cases are properly stored, labeled, and rotated.
- Assist with management of deli inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and high quality
- Maintain a neat, clean and safe department and equipment, including coolers, backstock and other storage spaces
- Communicate effectively with co-workers, engage in huddles and discussions of sales reports
Benefits
- $15.16-$16.16/hour
- 20% employee discount
- Vacation and paid time off accrual
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (at 30+ hours per week)
- Free life insurance (at 30+ hours per week)
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% match
- Birthday and service anniversary recognition
- Employer paid LTD
- Non-Slip Shoe Program (Payroll Deduct)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
