Kitchen Packaging Specialist - Co-op Kitchen - Part Time

Hanover Consumer Cooperateive Society; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 22,702 - 29,494; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society is seeking a Kitchen Packaging Specialist to prepare and package food items. This full-time position requires strong attention to detail and kitchen experience, as you'll be responsible for weighing and wrapping finished products.

The role also involves maintaining clean work areas and adhering to sanitation guidelines, with physical demands including lifting and standing for long periods. The position offers a flexible schedule to meet demand, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs comfortably.
• Ability to follow sanitation guidelines and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Weighs, wraps, or packages finished food products.
• Ensures rotation of first made product is sent first.
• Communicates product level information to the Production Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent follow through

Kitchen or restaurant experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilder, VT 05088

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $16.48 - $21.41 Hourly

Position Overview

The Kitchen Packaging Specialist is responsible for preparing products for packaging and packaging finished food items from the Production team. This role is also responsible for packaging other bulk items, maintaining adequate packaging inventories, and accurately printing pricing of products for the Prepared Foods Departments and/or other Co‑op departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Weighs, wraps, or packages finished food products, and affixes stickers showing price and weight


• Ensures rotation of first made product is sent first to outlets


• Communicates information on product level to the Production Manager


• Prices product and makes price changes in accordance with standard procedures to reflect cost of goods and margin requirements


• May prepare some recipes as needed


• Cleans assigned areas to maintain safe and sanitary conditions


• Cleans shelves, bins, tables, coolers and floor on a regularly scheduled basis


• Washes hands frequently and uses flexible gloves when in direct contact with food


• Notifies Production Manager about missing tags and additional PLU needs


• Maintains high in-stock levels without excessive back stock


• May re‑order product from suppliers based on available space and inventory on hand


• Adhere to all Co‑op policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct


• Participate in department meetings and complete all required trainings for the purpose of maintaining Co‑op standards


• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required Skills/Experience and Attributes

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Kitchen or Restaurant experience strongly preferred


• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation


• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent follow through


• Willing to hold self and others accountable

Quality Standards

Preparation

Packages food products in allotted time. Finishes packaging list and cleaning schedule for scheduled shift.

Cleanliness

Keeps regular cleaning schedule for all equipment. Follows sanitation guidelines, SOP’s and HACCP principles as directed by the Production Manager. Ensure follow through on packaging lists and cleaning schedules for shift/team.

Physical Demands

Lifting up to 60 lbs. comfortably on a regular basis. Walking, standing for long periods, sitting, keyboarding, reaching, bending, and carrying.

Attendance Requirements

Monday through Friday daytime hours with flexibility to shift hours to meet demands. Some evenings and weekends required with advanced notice.