Market Clerk & Café Cook — Community Impact

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Cell phone stipend

Transit benefits

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. is hiring a Market Clerk & Line Cook at the Marion Barry Avenue Market in DC. This full-time role supports retail and café operations, delivering friendly service and upholding food safety standards.

You will stock shelves, handle cash, prepare beverages and meals, open/close shifts, and keep the store clean. Prior grocery or retail experience is preferred, and the job requires physical stamina and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior grocery or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Familiarity with DC food safety and customer service standards is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, time management, and reliability are essential.
• Comfort and experience working and communicating with people from various backgrounds
• Independent and hardworking.
• Dependable.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous work including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and utilizing ladders and step stools.
• Ability to stand for 4 or more hours.
• Ability to wear a mask, gloves, and other protective wear for 4 or more hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers to enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Answer customer inquiries regarding product locations, store policies, and promotions.
• Operate cash registers, process transactions accurately, and issue receipts.
• Provide friendly, responsive service when handling customer orders and feedback.
• Restock shelves, ensuring items are front facing, properly labeled, and within date.
• Perform regular stock counts and monitor inventory levels.
• Receive, unpack, and verify the accuracy of deliveries and shipments.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the store including aisles, displays, and checkout areas.
• Rotate stock to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Prepare and serve beverages and hot, ready-to-eat meals following standard recipes.
• Take customer orders, process payments, and deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain cleanliness in the café area, including counters, tables, and food equipment.
• Restock supplies such as cups, napkins, condiments, and other essentials.
• Monitor inventory of café ingredients and supplies; assist with basic food prep tasks.
• Open and close café area, including cleaning, restocking, and preparing for next-day operations.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards in both the store and café, including proper food handling.
• Ensure compliance with local food safety regulations and organizational protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. is hiring a Market Clerk & Line Cook at the Marion Barry Avenue Market in DC. This full-time role supports retail and café operations, delivering friendly service and upholding food safety standards.

You will stock shelves, handle cash, prepare beverages and meals, open/close shifts, and keep the store clean. Prior grocery or retail experience is preferred, and the job requires physical stamina and the ability to work weekends and holidays.