Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.41 - $20.14
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Paid training
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
La Montanita Food Cooperative is a community-focused grocery store dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality products while promoting sustainable and ethical food practices. As a cooperative, La Montanita emphasizes local sourcing, environmentally friendly operations, and a strong connection with the community it serves. It operates with a commitment to supporting local farmers, artisans, and producers, and it values transparency, social responsibility, and customer satisfaction. La Montanita Food Cooperative prides itself on offering a unique shopping experience where customers can find organic, natural, and specialty items alongside everyday essentials. The cooperative fosters a welcoming atmosphere where customers are treated as members of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food safety certification or willingness to obtain within one month
- Previous experience in deli, bakery, or food service preferred
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines including use of PPE
- Ability to perform basic math operations
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Reliable transportation to commute to work
- Able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks
- Commitment to ethical and professional conduct
Job Qualifications
- Customer service skills with ability to complete full customer service cycle
- Food safety certification or ability to obtain within one month
- Knowledge of basic math including counting, addition, and subtraction
- Ability to adhere to safety, regulatory, and wellness guidelines
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Adaptability to changes in work environment with calm demeanor
- Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Strong team player who is friendly and patient
- Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills with attention to detail
Job Duties
- Prepare deli food products and/or bakery products that meet quality and quantity standards
- Follow department guidelines for labeling, dating, and packaging products
- Serve case items following pricing and packaging procedures
- Order, receive, and merchandise produce products while adhering to merchandising and sanitation standards
- Consistently replenish products for freshness and visibility
- Process known loss, invoice discrepancies, special orders, and transfers
- Help customers make product selections and provide information about deli-bakery items
- Prioritize time to handle cooking, baking prep, stocking, cleaning, and customer service efficiently
- Decorate cakes with legible handwriting as assigned
- Create and maintain a welcoming environment for customers
- Assist in inventory counts and storewide cleaning projects
- Reinforce safety by complying with procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
- Ensure compliance with regulations for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation, and weights and measures
- Follow proper procedures for opening and closing
- Maintain and update ServSafe certification
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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