Prepared Foods Team Member I Part-time - Northampton

River Valley Market•Northampton, MA

About The Position

The Prepared Foods Team Member I helps maintain sanitation and organization across deli operations in compliance with health department regulations. The role includes washing and putting away dishes, maintaining the dish room and dish machine, putting away incoming deli orders, and organizing walk-in and dry storage areas. The team member may also perform light vegetable preparation and prepare and package dips, spreads, and salsas for grab-and-go and service cases. The position requires open availability, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to work varied shifts starting at 6 a.m. and ending after 11 p.m. It is a non-exempt, Pay Level II position reporting to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.

Requirements

Organized attention to detail.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long hours and work in a wet environment.
Ability to communicate in a positive tone with team members and customers.
Ability to work varied shifts beginning at 6 a.m. and ending after 11 p.m.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and cover shifts as needed.
Neat appearance and a personable attitude.
Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Willingness to handle meat and seafood.
Ability to properly clean an electric meat slicer.
Manual dexterity with department equipment.

Responsibilities

Wash and put away dishes throughout the shift.
Keep the dish room clean and in working order, including polishing machines and emptying food traps.
Maintain proper dish machine chemical levels and notify the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager in writing and verbally before new chemicals are needed.
Put away incoming deli orders and keep walk-in and dry storage areas organized.
Prepare food offerings according to the specifications of the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
Label and date all dishes accurately, including all ingredients, every time.
Take out kitchen, service, and seating area trash, recycling, and food waste as directed.
Maintain an orderly kitchen according to department guidelines.
Clean spills, sweep, mop, and polish the work area.
Follow food safety and hot- and cold-storage procedures.
Report equipment repair, replacement, or upgrade needs to the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
Read and initial daily deli communication logs.
Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Prepared Foods Kitchen Manager.