Part-Time Prepared Foods Specialist – Deli & Beverages, Evenings

River Valley Co-op; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Part-time Prepared Foods Team Member II to support daily operations in the deli and prepared foods area. You will maintain par levels, prepare beverages and hot/cold sandwiches, and deliver friendly customer service to help meet sales and quality goals.

This role requires open availability including evenings and weekends, physical stamina to lift and stand for long periods, and a collaborative, safety-conscious mindset aligned with our

Qualifications

• Organized attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long hours and work in close quarters with many team members.
• Ability to communicate in a positive tone with all team members and customers.
• Ability to work varied shifts beginning at 7 a.m. and ending after 10 p.m.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to cover shifts as needed.
• Neat appearance and a personable attitude.
• Ability to come to work on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock.
• Willingness to handle meat and seafood.
• Ability to follow through on verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to properly operate and clean an electric meat slicer.
• Manual dexterity with department equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain par levels for all items to be used throughout your shift.
• Maintain all service ware for in-house and to-go beverages.
• Communicate product needs and ideas to the Prepared Foods Deli Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Follow all opening and closing procedures as directed by the Prepared Foods Deli Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Maintain correct signage for all products in the case with correct ingredients, dates, and prices.
• Slice to order specialty meats and cheeses; make hot and cold sandwiches to order; prepare drink offerings following standardized department procedures.
• Provide outstanding customer service with pride and genuine care for our customers and our product.
• Act as a role model/ information conduit for our customers concerning ingredients and products used in our deli.
• Maintain and use all equipment following guidelines set by the Prepared Foods Deli Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Clean up spills, sweep, mop, polish work areas, sort and take out the trash, and recycle daily.
• Follow all food safety/cold and hot storage procedures.
• Advise the Prepared Foods Deli Manager and Prepared Foods Manager of all equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the cost of preparing daily specials.
• Research and develop new recipes for the made-to-order bar.
• Read and initial daily deli communication logs.
• ALL STAFF DUTIES
• Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Prepared Foods Deli Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Stamina

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

River Valley Co-op in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Part-time Prepared Foods Team Member II to support daily operations in the deli and prepared foods area. You will maintain par levels, prepare beverages and hot/cold sandwiches, and deliver friendly customer service to help meet sales and quality goals.

This role requires open availability including evenings and weekends, physical stamina to lift and stand for long periods, and a collaborative, safety-conscious mindset aligned with our