Production Team Member BOH

Community Food Coop • Bellingham, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re a community-owned natural foods grocery store passionate about high-quality food, sustainability, and the cooperative business model. Our mission is rooted in serving our community while creating a workplace that is inclusive, engaging, and supportive. We strive to set a high standard for employment practices by fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and growth. We’re looking for positive, self-motivated people who take pride in delivering excellent customer service, value the quality of their work, show up reliably for their team, and enjoy working together to make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Willingness to be trained up to Co-op’s kitchen standards.
• Ability to provide excellent, friendly, face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn about specialty and prepared foods and has an interest in gaining knowledge of natural and organic grocery industry.
• Ability to remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines, while handling multiple demands.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to maintain current food handler card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, and rotate.
• Has regular fine motors skills working and gripping with hands.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50, occasionally.
• Tolerant of repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting.
• Can withstand exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Can withstand exposure varying to temperatures: Coolers, freezers, ovens/stoves.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, salads, entrees, and other deli items for the service case, Grab & Go (GnG) case, and salad bar while following established Co-op recipes, portioning standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Cook and prep food in accordance with department procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized workspaces throughout all stages of production.
• Assist with kitchen prep, cleanup, and general production support as needed.
• Stock, rotate, and face deli items in the service case, Grab & Go case, and salad bar to ensure freshness, safety, and visual appeal.
• Ensure accurate and clear signage, labeling, and pricing on all products.
• Receive deliveries, verify invoice accuracy, and store products properly according to food safety and department standards.
• Maintain back-stock areas in a clean, organized, and food-safe manner.
• May assist with placing orders at the direction of department managers.
• Provide friendly, helpful, and responsive service to customers and co-workers, even while working primarily in back-of-house roles.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive kitchen culture that emphasizes cooperation and clear communication.
• Communicate professionally with team members and supervisors to support smooth operations.
• Stay informed about deli promotions, featured items, and product knowledge.
• Support front-of-house operations as needed, including restocking, maintaining displays, and interacting with customers.
• Uphold department sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and Co-op goals.

Benefits

• Up to 25% staff discount & access to wholesale orders
• Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options (for full-time employees)
• 401(k) w/match
• Paid time off
• Pay on Demand
• Potential year-end bonus
• Access to employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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