Deli Prep & Safety Associate – Evening & Weekend Shifts

River Valley Co-op; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op in Northampton, MA, is hiring for a Prepared Foods Team Member I to maintain sanitation of deli operations and support light prep, packaging of dips, spreads, salsas for grab-n-go and service cases. Shifts start early and run late, with open availability including evenings and weekends.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long hours, and work in a wet environment. Positive, team-oriented communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long hours.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to work in a wet environment and handle meat/seafood.
• Maintain sanitation and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash and put away dishes throughout the shift.
• Keep the dish room clean and organized, polish machines, empty traps.
• Maintain chemical levels in the dish machine as directed.
• Prepare food offerings per manager's specs.
• Label and date all dishes with ingredients.
• Take out trash/recycling/food waste as directed.
• Keep kitchen orderly and report repairs needed.
• Read daily deli communication logs and attend meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lift 50 pounds

Stamina

Positive communication

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Tools

Electric meat slicer

Job description

River Valley Co-op in Northampton, MA, is hiring for a Prepared Foods Team Member I to maintain sanitation of deli operations and support light prep, packaging of dips, spreads, salsas for grab-n-go and service cases. Shifts start early and run late, with open availability including evenings and weekends.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long hours, and work in a wet environment. Positive, team-oriented communication is essential.