Deli Lead - Community-Focused Kitchen & Service

Bloomingfoods Co-op; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 2,177,000 - 2,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingfoods Co-op is seeking a dedicated team member to support the deli manager in daily deli operations and to help meet store goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will assist with receiving, stocking, and maintaining clean, well-organized displays, while ensuring accurate pricing and adherence to safety standards. This role emphasizes service, teamwork, and community-focused values at our Bloomington location.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, 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.
• Familiarity with Windows 7 operating system.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external customers with excellent service at all times.
• 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 disposal procedures.
• Maintain well-organized displays, ensuring items are properly rotated, faced, and fixtures are clean.
• Ensure accuracy of price labeling and signage; report discrepancies to POS.
• Follow standard operating procedures to meet safety and departmental standards.
• Maintain the food bar and self-service areas to ensure cleanliness and abundance.
• Maintain organized and efficient food prep areas for timely delivery of orders.
• Follow SOPs to ensure employee safety and product integrity.
• Pursue continuing education opportunities when available.

Skills

Customer service

Stock handling

Communication

Food safety

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Windows 7

Job description

Bloomingfoods Co-op is seeking a dedicated team member to support the deli manager in daily deli operations and to help meet store goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will assist with receiving, stocking, and maintaining clean, well-organized displays, while ensuring accurate pricing and adherence to safety standards. This role emphasizes service, teamwork, and community-focused values at our Bloomington location.