Deli Prep & Sanitation Associate

River Valley Co-op; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Member I in Northampton, MA. The role supports sanitation of deli operations, handles incoming deli orders, and assists with light veggie prep, dips, spreads, and salsas for grab-n-go and service cases.

The position requires availability including evenings and weekends, with duties across dishwashing, labeling, and daily prep tasks. Join a cooperative focused on community and quality food service.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to stand long hours in wet environment.
• Positive communication with team and customers.
• Flexible shifts from early morning to late evening.
• Willing to cover shifts as needed.
• Neat appearance and punctuality.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to handle meat and seafood.
• Able to clean electric meat slicer and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash and put away dishes throughout shift.
• Keep the dish room clean and machine maintenance noted.
• Maintain chemical levels for dish machine; report needs.
• Prepare food offerings per Kitchen Manager instructions.
• Label and date all dishes with ingredients.
• Take out trash and recycling from kitchen and service areas.
• Maintain orderly kitchen per manager guidance.
• Clean spills, sweep, mop, and keep work area tidy.
• Follow all food safety storage procedures.
• Advise managers of repairs or upgrades to equipment.
• Read and initial daily deli logs.
• Attend team and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by managers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Punctuality

Team communication

Food safety

Meat handling

Equipment cleaning

Job description

River Valley Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Team Member I in Northampton, MA. The role supports sanitation of deli operations, handles incoming deli orders, and assists with light veggie prep, dips, spreads, and salsas for grab-n-go and service cases.

The position requires availability including evenings and weekends, with duties across dishwashing, labeling, and daily prep tasks. Join a cooperative focused on community and quality food service.