
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Paid training
Flexible Schedule
team environment
Job Description
River Valley Co-op is a community-focused grocery cooperative located in Northampton, Massachusetts, dedicated to creating a just marketplace that nourishes and supports the wellbeing of the local community. The co-op operates under cooperative values and is inspired by the larger cooperative movement, which fuels their commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and positive social change in the food system. Their business model emphasizes partnership and collaboration with local food producers, vendors, service providers, community organizations, employees, and customers to meet the community's food needs in a way that benefits all stakeholders sustainably. The Co-op prioritizes building capacity for its operations... Show More
Job Requirements
- Open availability including evenings and weekends
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to stand for long hours
- ability to work varied shifts starting as early as 7 a.m. and ending after 10 p.m.
- willingness to handle meat and seafood
- ability to operate and clean an electric meat slicer
- ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- punctuality
- manual dexterity
- neat appearance
- positive communication skills
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 and 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 and 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
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