Deli & Customer Service Associate

Bloomingfoods-Market-; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingfoods in Bloomington, IN is seeking staff to deliver friendly service in a cooperative grocery setting. You will handle receiving, stocking, deli preparation, and counter service across a variety of duties in a busy retail environment.

You’ll work with a strong commitment to community, local food, and cooperative values while maintaining clean, organized displays and accurate pricing. This role emphasizes teamwork and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, reach, bend, and climb.
• Willingness to work in coolers and freezers.
• Willingness to work outside in the elements.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to efficiency, detail, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Windows 7 operating system.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external customers with excellent service at all times.
• Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
• Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service in all areas according to established customer service vision and standards.
• Educate non-member customers about the co-op business model, mission, values, and the advantages of cooperative ownership.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, expiration dates, and overall quality and report issues to the Department Manager.
• Unload, process, and sign for deliveries as necessary.
• Stock displays according to established schematics.
• Cull short-date, damaged, or low quality items and follow established recording and disposal procedures.
• Maintain well-organized displays, ensuring items are properly rotated, faced, and that fixtures are clean.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-organized storage areas and work spaces.
• Operate dish machine, wash dishes and cooking equipment.
• Ensure accuracy of price labeling and signage; report discrepancies to POS.
• Follow established systems to ensure proper storage, handling and backstock-to-shelf rotation of all items.
• Provide a friendly, engaging and informative experience for every customer.
• Follow standard operating procedures in order to meet OSHA, health department, Organic, HAACP, COOL, and other relevant department standards.
• Practice knife and equipment safety at all times; including handling, cutting, and disposal.
• Prepare in-house deli foods following established recipes.
• Assemble and finish foods sent from the commissary for the food bar.
• Prepare special orders for customer pick-up and delivery.
• Ensure carts and baskets are available to customers in designated areas.
• Perform various cleaning and maintenance duties including but not limited to the retail floor, dining areas, office and food prep areas, and facility grounds.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day and ensure adequate supplies of tissue and towels.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and immediately report deviations from established norms.
• Perform opening and closing procedures including set-up and tear-down of displays, cleaning, and security procedures.
• Follow co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Work Rules and other co-op documents.
• Take responsibility for the effectiveness of your training and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department or Store Manager or the Person-In-Charge.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Lift up to 50lbs

Willingness to work in coolers/freeers

Willingness to work outside in the元素

Regular, predictable attendance

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to efficiency, detail, and 

Tools

Windows 7 familiarity

Job description

Bloomingfoods in Bloomington, IN is seeking staff to deliver friendly service in a cooperative grocery setting. You will handle receiving, stocking, deli preparation, and counter service across a variety of duties in a busy retail environment.

You’ll work with a strong commitment to community, local food, and cooperative values while maintaining clean, organized displays and accurate pricing. This role emphasizes teamwork and reliable attendance.