Prepared Foods Clerk (Full-Time)
New Pioneer Food Co-op•Iowa City, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Prepared Foods Clerk supports daily department operations and helps create a fresh, appetizing, and welcoming prepared foods experience for customers. The role works across deli, hot bar, grab-and-go, and service counter areas, assisting with food preparation and assembly, stocking and rotation, packaging and labeling, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. Prepared Foods Clerks help deliver high-quality, safe, attractively presented food while supporting the success of the store team.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and reliability.
- Ability to stay on task consistently and present oneself professionally.
- Commitment to food safety and willingness to complete required food-handling certification.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in varying temperatures, including coolers and freezers.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Food service, deli, culinary, grocery, or retail experience.
- Interest in natural, organic, and local foods.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful service at the deli, hot bar, grab-and-go, and service counters.
- Prepare, portion, assemble, and package food according to established recipes, presentation, and portioning standards.
- Stock and replenish retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar, and deli displays fully and attractively.
- Rotate products, apply accurate date and ingredient labels, and follow food-handling procedures.
- Monitor and record hot- and cold-holding temperatures according to food safety procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across preparation, service, and display areas.
- Assist customers with product questions, samples, and catering orders.
- Collaborate with team members, the commissary kitchen, and other departments to support daily operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible team members.
- Paid time off may be available to eligible team members.
- Staff discounts may be available to eligible team members.
- Retirement plan options may be available to eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
