Prep Cook / Packager

Rivers Co-op Markets; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance options

Mental health counseling

Employee assistance program

On Demand Pay

Job summary

Rivers Co-op Markets in Saint Paul, MN is hiring a Prep Cook / Packagers to prepare ingredients for cooking, hand package and label food for delivery to our four store locations, while keeping the kitchen clean and stocked to safety and quality standards.

The union position offers 3–4 shifts totaling 24–28 hours per week, including weekends. We value clear communication, teamwork, dependability, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with customers and staff.
• Teamwork and flexibility to support store needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Basic math skills for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking and hand-pack products.
• Label food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and stock supplies while following safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Detail oriented

Diversity awareness

Dependability

Math skills

Job description

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary:

Prep Cook / Packagers

prepare ingredients for cooking, hand package and label food and baked product for delivery to our four store locations and ensure the kitchen is clean and well-stocked while following safety and quality standards.

Duties include food preparation, packaging, labeling, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations.

This is a union position.

Location: 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Schedule: 3 - 4 shifts (24 - 28 hours) per week including weekends.

Qualifications:

• Communication: Able to communicate well with customers and staff in a timely and caring way
• Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and store
• Work Independently: Able to complete tasks with little direction
• Detail Oriented: Attention to details, accurate work, able to find and correct errors
• Diversity Awareness: Able to respect people from all different backgrounds and abilities
• Dependability: Ability to show up each day in a timely manner ready to work
• Math Skills: Basic math skills; ability to timely and correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Service: Commercial kitchen and/or food industry experience
• Multilingual: Communicates in more than one language

Benefits: Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include:

• 20% employee discount
• Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
• EAP
• On Demand Pay

We offer exceptional perks including:

• Free food "buddies"
• Employee referral bonuses
• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical and Working Requirements:

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement within the kitchen and storage areas. Frequent positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the frequent movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Prep Cook/ Packagers constantly prepare and handle items and may occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to reach high shelving. Prep Cook/ Packagers will utilize various equipment including but not limited to knives. This role requires exchanging accurate information in person. Additionally, Prep Cook/ Packagers will occasionally work in a walk-in cooler and be exposed to sanitizer, cleaning products, and loud noises.