
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.50 - $23.10
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
meal discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
The Prepared Foods Team Member I position is available at a well-established grocery retail company specializing in natural and organic food products. This company prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality food offerings. As a part-time role, this position offers flexibility along with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $23.10 per hour. The establishment is known for its commitment to health-conscious consumers and providing a welcoming store environment that emphasizes fresh, organic, vegan, and vegetarian food options. This worker-oriented culture encourages professional growth, skill development, and teamwork among employees.
In the role of Prepared Foods Team Member I, the individual will support leaders within the Prepared Foods Department by focusing on food production, merchandising, stock replenishment, customer interaction, and store cleanliness. This role is essential in ensuring that the department maintains a clean and organized space while producing high-quality food that meets recipe standards. Emphasis is placed on delivering an irresistible store experience that reflects the company’s culture values, safety regulations, and operational procedures. The job involves handling fresh foods, including meats and seafood, and requires strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices. The candidate will also participate in training new team members, assist with inventory management, and contribute to continuous improvement processes in department efficiency and service quality.
The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, located within a retail floor and production kitchen setting. Team members must be comfortable working under varied temperature conditions, including cold storage and hot kitchens, while managing frequent exposure to cleaning materials, food aromas, and potential allergens. Physical demands are significant and include prolonged standing, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, bending, and operating kitchen equipment. This role requires individuals with excellent communication skills who can engage positively with customers and coworkers, stay organized despite multiple priorities, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
This position is ideal for those enthusiastic about natural foods and interested in developing their expertise in food preparation and customer service within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, and have a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. The company provides opportunities for professional development and encourages participation in departmental meetings and store initiatives.
In the role of Prepared Foods Team Member I, the individual will support leaders within the Prepared Foods Department by focusing on food production, merchandising, stock replenishment, customer interaction, and store cleanliness. This role is essential in ensuring that the department maintains a clean and organized space while producing high-quality food that meets recipe standards. Emphasis is placed on delivering an irresistible store experience that reflects the company’s culture values, safety regulations, and operational procedures. The job involves handling fresh foods, including meats and seafood, and requires strict adherence to food safety and sanitation practices. The candidate will also participate in training new team members, assist with inventory management, and contribute to continuous improvement processes in department efficiency and service quality.
The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, located within a retail floor and production kitchen setting. Team members must be comfortable working under varied temperature conditions, including cold storage and hot kitchens, while managing frequent exposure to cleaning materials, food aromas, and potential allergens. Physical demands are significant and include prolonged standing, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds, bending, and operating kitchen equipment. This role requires individuals with excellent communication skills who can engage positively with customers and coworkers, stay organized despite multiple priorities, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
This position is ideal for those enthusiastic about natural foods and interested in developing their expertise in food preparation and customer service within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, and have a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. The company provides opportunities for professional development and encourages participation in departmental meetings and store initiatives.
Job 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
Job Qualifications
- 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
- Min. 1 year kitchen experience preferred
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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