Prepared Foods Clerk

Prepared Foods ClerkThe Belfast Community Co-op is hiring for a Prepared Foods Clerk to play a critical role in the Prepared Foods department by offering fast, efficient, and friendly service and maintaining a fully stocked, organized, and clean department and cafe space. Prepared Foods Clerks handle cashiering at the cafe register, answer questions from customers about prepared food options, perform regular light cleaning of the cafe, packaging and labeling grab and go items, and stock prepared foods into the cases. This position also keeps the coffee station full, replenishes condiments, and may also help cut, wrap, and stock cheese as needed.Belfast Community Co-op's mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome.This is a Full-time position (30+ hours weekly) - morning and weekend availability is required.Starting wage is $16.50/hour.Essential FunctionsPerforms cashier duties with accuracy and efficiencyProvides prompt, pleasant, and accurate service to customersCommunicates needs to kitchen staffRefills prepared foods grab-n-go coolers and food stations as directedCommunicates low or out-of-stock items to kitchen leadershipEnsures a clean and organized cafe by regular cleaning and tidyingKeeps coffee station fully stockedKeeps condiments station fully stockedAssists the cheese buyer as requestedWash dishes as requested, ensuring appropriate sanitation methods are followedMaintains customer service stations with appropriate supplies of all related items (cups, bowls, lids, utensils, etc.)Communicates with Facilities Department staff on compost, trash, and recycling removalGeneral Expectations For All WorkersProvides exceptional customer service to internal & external customers, both in person & via phone:Responds promptly and honestly to customer inquiriesGreets customers with a smile and friendly demeanorCommunicates respectfullyWears any required uniform (nametag, apron, chef coat, etc.) so as to be easily identifiable to customers and able to work safely (hair covering, closed toed shoes, etc.)Asks for help from co-workers and provides help to customers and co-workers as needed.Works efficiently and safelyTakes initiative and works as a part of a teamApproaches work with a positive attitudeCollaborates with others to find solutions and accepts solutions once determinedContinues to learn and develop knowledge as it relates to the position, co-op, and industryDemonstrates regular and dependable attendanceFollows department procedures and SOPsBelfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity ShareGenerous Store DiscountIn-Store Charge AccountPaid Sick TimePaid/Earned Vacation TimeRetirement Account with Employer MatchingRegular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness ItemsCSA/Farmers Market ReimbursementEducation Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)Professional Development & Continual Training OpportunitiesFull Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including:Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance PlansHSA plans with MatchingDental insuranceVision InsuranceFully Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityRequirementsQualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Preferred:Experience with dishwashing in a commercial kitchen environmentKnowledge of food safety guidelinesBasic knife skillsMinimum:Effectively communicate in a high-volume work environmentAbility to assess and prioritize tasks based on external indicatorsSafely work in an commercial kitchen environmentPhysical Demands and Work Environment (In a Usual Workday)The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, and for fine manipulation. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires work in a kitchen environment, including the use of knives, cleaning chemicals such as bleach, and exposure to varied temperatures such as walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, proximity to dish sanitizer, and proximity to commercial oven. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to maintain focus in an environment that has multiple levels of noise, and the need to prioritize demands for attention.Note:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than the "at will" relationship.The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.