[Full-Time] Overnight Prepared Foods Team Member II

LEXINGTON REAL FOODS COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE•Buffalo, NY

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Great Team! We’re a community owned neighborhood grocery store. We believe that our co-op owners deserve a phenomenal store to shop in. One that is easy, fun to shop, and genuinely friendly. It means making delicious local, seasonal & sustainable food accessible to our community. It means supporting our local and co-operative economies. It means giving back to our community and creating a great place to work. Our overnight Team Members ensure the Co-op will WOW our customers the minute we open! They prep much of the ingredients that go into the great food we cook, bake and sell, make the store and Lexi's Kitchen clean and vibrant. They work across all departments, with a primary focus in Lexi's Kitchen. You’ll know you’re doing a great job when production goals and store conditioning standards met and exceeded. If you love to work hard and are self directing we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the work day
Ability to stand for long lengths of time, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and climb stairs or ladders throughout the work day
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
Sufficient finger and hand dexterity to grasp and hold items of different sizes
Vision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception
Familiarity with natural foods, vegan and vegetarian cuisine as well as organic vs commercial growing practices
Available to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights
Projects an outgoing, friendly personality
Culinary degree or certification or equivalent experience
Regular, predictable attendance
Demonstrated objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure
Ability to follow established systems, procedures and policies with great attention to detail
Consistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and stay organized
Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and job requirements
Ability to read, follow, and scale a recipe
Ability to perform measurement conversions
Ability to Operate kitchen equipment (i.e. mixers, commercial ovens, dishwasher)
Excellent verbal and written Communication
Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

Min. of 2 years of kitchen experience preferred
Proficient Knife Skills

Responsibilities

Ensure department is full, fresh and delicious to maximize sales and manage shrink goals
Order, receive, display and sell all products in accordance with quality and merchandising standards
Participate in achieving margin and sales goals while maintaining a competitive image
Identify and recommend suppliers as directed by department manager/category management
Lead, organize and execute periodic department inventories
Participate in planning and execution of sales change
Prioritize daily work lists to ensure maximum productivity and uphold department standards
Provide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards
Operate registers, scanners, scales and credit card/debit card terminals
Perform basic math functions to collect payment make change
Maintain accurate cash drawer
Provide product information and educational materials to customers, answer questions
Model our Culture Values, policies and procedures, promote team building
Treat all co-workers with consistency and fairness
Ensure that communications are clear, direct, and respectful
Continuously research, develop and make improvements in efficiency, accuracy, service, quality and safety
Effectively influence staff and participate in proper training of newly hired and or newly assigned team members to execute desired results
Assist in operational cross training and product knowledge training
Cut, weigh, wrap, price and package product according to specifications
Ensure food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers
Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas
Ensure all product is accurately signed according to current standards at all times
Ensure proper in-store receiving and returns guidelines
Maintain effective working relations with suppliers
Plan and maintain clean, attractive, fully stocked and fronted cases/endcaps
Execute category management plans for new products and ensure in-stock availability for customers
Execute assigned merchandising plans. Plan and participate in resets as needed.
Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings
Note and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions
Adhere and model all safety rules. Must use all safety devices/tools to ensure safe operations.
Complete documents and checklists as assigned by department manager
Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times
Execute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule
Perform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned
Perform other tasks as assigned by MOD and or Department Manager
Follow food recipes as written and make recommendations for improvement for existing recipes
Safely perform all activities related to food production using established procedures and safety
Maintain safe, clean, organized workspace, storage areas, equipment and tools
Ensure prepared foods meet recipe standards of quality, consistency, look and taste and demonstrate these standards throughout the department
Pack-out, label and stock product to standard
Prevent, monitor, remove and communicate shrink to shift leaders using established shrink procedures
Ensure accurate and up to date production, shrink, and temperature records as directed.
Ensure all food stations are clean, stocked, full fresh and delicious at all times
Participate in daily faceoff of retail shelves
Perform other tasks as assigned by MOD, Kitchen Supervisor and or Department Manager