[Part-Time] Prepared Foods Team Member I

Lexington Real Foods Community Coop•Buffalo, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Prepared Foods Team Member I is to assist leaders in the Prepared Foods Department in creating a great customer experience through food production, stocking, customer services and store maintenance. To ensure a clean, growing, and well-maintained department with exceptional quality. Assist in production, pack out and providing an irresistible store experience for customers.

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
Regular, predicable attendance
Projects an outgoing, friendly personality
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 and follow a recipe
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. 1 year kitchen experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards
Provide product information and educational materials to customer, 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 to ensure proper training of newly hired and newly assigned team members to execute desired results
Assist in operational cross training and product knowledge training
Safely perform all activities related to food production using established procedures and safety
Maintain safe, clean, organized workspace, storage areas, equipment and tools
Ensure all product is accurately signed according to current standards at all times
Ensure prepared foods meet recipe standards of quality, consistency, look and taste
Adhere to all safety rules. Must use all safety devices/ tools to ensure safe operation
Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times
Follow food recipes as written
Packout, label and stock product to standard
Use food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers
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
Execute assigned merchandising plans. Plan and participate in resets as needed
Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings
Participate in periodic department inventories
Note and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions
Package, weigh, and price product according to specifications
Execute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule
Perform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned
Participate in daily faceoff of retail shelves
Perform other tasks as assigned by MOD, Kitchen Supervisor and or Department Manager