Bakery Dishwasher & Driver - Temporary

The Community Food Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery store dedicated to providing high-quality food, promoting sustainability, and operating under the cooperative business model. Established with the mission of serving its community, the Co-op emphasizes inclusivity, engagement, and support within its workplace. This approach fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and growth, setting high employment standards through meaningful work experiences and cooperative values. As a cooperative, it offers its employees and customers a unique opportunity to be part of a larger mission focused on positive social and environmental impact while prioritizing high standards for food quality and customer service.

The Dishwasher / Delivery Driver role within the bakery department is a vital position focused on supporting the bakery's smooth operation and ensuring excellent service continuity between store locations. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a competitive salary range from $19.67 to $23.36 per hour, reflecting the Co-op's commitment to fair wages and quality employment. Reporting directly to the Bakery Department Managers, the individual in this role performs several important functions, including dishwashing, sanitation, coordinating and conducting product deliveries, and assisting with bakery production tasks.

This position involves the meticulous cleaning and sanitizing of dishware and bakery equipment, ensuring all bakery areas, including floors and appliances, meet cleanliness standards that align with health and safety regulations. The Delivery Driver component requires operating Co-op vehicles responsibly to transport bakery products, meat, departmental materials, and inter-store mail safely and on schedule. The role demands care in loading and unloading, maintaining product integrity and accuracy throughout delivery routes. Supporting the bakery team's production efforts, this position contributes to ingredient preparation, packaging, labeling, and assembly of bakery goods, fostering a well-organized, efficient production workflow. The Dishwasher / Delivery Driver role serves as an excellent entry point for those looking to build foundational skills in bakery operations with potential for cross-training in various production roles, encouraging personal and professional growth.

Safety is integral to this role; the employee must adhere to strict sanitation and allergen handling protocols, follow safe driving principles, and maintain compliance with workplace safety standards. Collaboration and communication with bakery colleagues and supervisors are essential to maintaining a positive work environment, adapting to shifting priorities, and sustaining seamless bakery operations. The role also includes a customer service component, requiring professionalism and friendly interactions with customers, coworkers, and vendors.

The Community Food Co-op emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunity employment. The Co-op fosters a supportive workplace aimed at empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to the community and develop their abilities. Working here means joining a team passionate about delivering quality natural and organic food, practicing sustainability, and engaging actively with the cooperative principles that guide the organization. This job is ideal for individuals who are reliable, attentive to detail, motivated to learn, and dedicated to teamwork in a dynamic bakery environment.