Dishwasher & Food Prep Associate — Community Co-op

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

Job summary

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market in Bloomington, IN is seeking staff to deliver exceptional customer service in a cooperative grocery setting. You will handle receiving, stocking, food prep, and counter service while upholding safety and quality standards.

Role emphasizes helping members and non-members understand the co-op model, while maintaining clean displays, accurate pricing, and friendly customer interactions in a retail environment.

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.
• 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.
• Use appropriate and professional language, behavior, appearance, and overall conduct with or in the presence of customers, vendors, and store personnel according to BCS and store policies.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Attendance

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Windows 7

Job description

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market in Bloomington, IN is seeking staff to deliver exceptional customer service in a cooperative grocery setting. You will handle receiving, stocking, food prep, and counter service while upholding safety and quality standards.

Role emphasizes helping members and non-members understand the co-op model, while maintaining clean displays, accurate pricing, and friendly customer interactions in a retail environment.