Prepared Foods Team Member II Part-time - Easthampton
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible scheduling
Training and Development
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
River Valley Co-op is a community-focused cooperative grocery store located in Easthampton, Massachusetts, dedicated to creating a just marketplace that nourishes the community. As a cooperative, it operates on the values of mutual aid, social justice, and sustainable economic impact, partnering closely with local food producers, vendors, community organizations, customers, and employees. The co-op prioritizes fresh, local, organically grown, and natural foods that support community resilience while advancing the local economy. It places strong emphasis on anti-racism and multicultural skills development, while fostering an inclusive workplace inspired by honesty, kindness, respect, and continuous improvement. The co-op’s commitment extends beyond providing... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in food preparation or customer service preferred
- Open availability including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow food safety regulations
- Ability to operate meat slicing equipment
- Ability to work well in a team
- Punctuality and reliability
- Willingness to handle meat and seafood
Job Qualifications
- Organized attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for long hours and work in close quarters with many team members
- Ability to communicate in a positive tone with all team members and customers
- Ability to work varied shifts beginning at 7 a.m. and ending after 10 p.m.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to cover shifts as needed
- Neat appearance and a personable attitude
- Ability to come to work on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock
- Willingness to handle meat and seafood
- Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions
- Ability to properly operate and clean an electric meat slicer
- Manual dexterity with department equipment
Job Duties
- Maintain par levels for all items to be used throughout your shift
- Maintain all service ware for in-house and to-go beverages
- Communicate product needs and ideas to the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager
- Follow all opening and closing procedures as directed by the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager
- Maintain correct signage for all products in the case with correct ingredients, dates, and prices
- Slice to order specialty meats and cheeses
- make hot and cold sandwiches to order
- prepare drink offerings following standardized department procedures
- Provide outstanding customer service with pride and genuine care for our customers and our product
- Act as a role model/information conduit for our customers concerning ingredients and products used in our deli
- Maintain and use all equipment following guidelines set by the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager
- Clean up spills, sweep, mop, polish work areas, sort and take out the trash, and recycle daily
- Follow all food safety/cold and hot storage procedures
- Advise the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager of all equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the cost of preparing daily specials
- Research and develop new recipes for the made-to-order bar
- Read and initial daily deli communication logs
- Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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