Prepared Foods Clerk

New Pioneer Food Co-op • Cedar Rapids, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prepared Foods Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, appetizing, and welcoming prepared foods experience for every customer. This role works across the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counter areas, supporting food preparation and assembly, stocking and rotation, packaging and labeling, customer service, and the cleanliness and food safety standards that define New Pioneer prepared foods. Prepared Foods Clerks play an important role in delivering high quality, safe, and attractively presented food while supporting the overall success of the store team.

Requirements

• Food service, deli, culinary, grocery, or retail experience preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
• Strong communication and reliability
• Interest in natural, organic, and local foods preferred
• Able to stay on task consistently and present self 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

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful service at the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counters
• Prepare, portion, assemble, and package food following established recipes, presentation, and portioning standards
• Stock and replenish the retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar and deli displays fully and attractively
• Rotate product, apply accurate date and ingredient labeling, and follow all food handling procedures
• Monitor and record hot holding and cold holding temperatures following food safety procedures
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across preparation, service, and display areas
• Assist customers with product questions, samples, and catering orders
• Work collaboratively with team members, the commissary kitchen, and other departments to support daily operations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• staff discounts
• retirement plan options for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed