Deli Service & Prep Specialist

Bloomingfoods-Market-; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingfoods seeks a dedicated team member for our Bloomington store to provide excellent customer service and support daily operations. The role covers receiving, stocking, selling, food prep, and serving customers in a friendly, cooperative environment.

You will work in a community-owned grocery, helping to maintain clean displays, rotate stock, and assist with deli items and the commissary-driven food bar. Reliable attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• 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 to meet OSHA, health department, Organic, HAACP, COOL, and other standards.
• Practice knife and equipment safety; handle, cut, and dispose safely.
• Prepare in-house deli foods following established recipes.
• Assemble and finish foods from the commissary for the food bar.
• Prepare special orders for customer pick-up and delivery.
• Ensure carts and baskets are available to customers.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties on retail floor, dining areas, office and food prep areas, and facility grounds.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness and supplies.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and report deviations.
• Perform opening and closing procedures including setup/tear-down of displays, cleaning, and security procedures.
• Follow co-op policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Work Rules and other documents.
• Take responsibility for training and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50lbs

Coolers and freezers

Work outside in elements

Regular attendance

Communication skills

Efficiency and accuracy

Windows 7 familiarity

Tools

Windows 7

Job description

Bloomingfoods seeks a dedicated team member for our Bloomington store to provide excellent customer service and support daily operations. The role covers receiving, stocking, selling, food prep, and serving customers in a friendly, cooperative environment.

You will work in a community-owned grocery, helping to maintain clean displays, rotate stock, and assist with deli items and the commissary-driven food bar. Reliable attendance and teamwork are essential.