Kitchen Packaging Specialist - Co-op Kitchen - Part Time

Hanover Consumer Coop Society; Wilder (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Consumer Coop Society in Wilder, KY is seeking a Kitchen Packaging Specialist to prepare and package finished food items from the Production team, maintain packaging inventories, and print pricing for Prepared Foods and other departments.

You will weigh, wrap, label products, ensure first-in/first-out rotation, and keep work areas clean and sanitary while following HACCP guidelines. Requirements: high school diploma, 18+, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Weighs, wraps, or packages finished food products and affixes price-weight stickers.
• Rotates stock to ensure first-made items go to outlets.
• Prices products and updates pricing per cost and margin rules.
• May prepare some recipes as needed.
• Cleans assigned areas to maintain sanitation and safety.
• Cleans shelves, bins, tables, coolers and floors regularly.
• Notifies Production Manager about missing tags and PLU needs.
• Maintains in-stock levels without excessive back stock.
• May reorder product from suppliers based on available space and inventory.
• Adhere to all Co-op policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct.
• Participate in department meetings and complete trainings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Punctuality & reliability

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.Why? Because connection strengthens us. It helps us build the ecosystem we want to work in and be part of.And…because kindness matters! Kindness nurtures community, and communities thrive when we all work together. If you’re passionate about community and making a difference, we’d love to work with you.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 weightEnsures rotation of first made product is sent first to outletsCommunicates information on product level to the Production ManagerPrices product and makes price changes in accordance with standard procedures to reflect cost of goods and margin requirementsMay prepare some recipes as neededCleans assigned areas to maintain safe and sanitary conditionsCleans shelves, bins, tables, coolers and floor on a regularly scheduled basisWashes hands frequently and uses flexible gloves when in direct contact with foodNotifies Production Manager about missing tags and additional PLU needsMaintains high in-stock levels without excessive back stockMay re-order product from suppliers based on available space and inventory on handAdhere to all Co-op policies and procedures including the Employee Code of ConductParticipate in department meetings and complete all required trainings for the purpose of maintaining Co-op standardsAll other duties as assignedRequired Skills/Experience and Attributes:High school graduate or equivalentKitchen or Restaurant experience strongly preferredMust be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportationStrong attention to detailExcellent follow throughWilling to hold self and others accountableQuality 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. We share a common passion for our member-owned Co-op, communities, and for improving people's lives.Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. Every point of view helps shape our success, and fostering inclusion is everyone's responsibility.