Prepared Foods Specialist — Customer & Quality Focus

Metropolitan Market; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Market in Kirkland, WA seeks a Prepared Foods Team Member to help with customer service, product preparation, and merchandising in a fast-paced department. You will assist with food safety, quality control, and provide recipe content and meal ideas to customers.

The role emphasizes friendly service, knowledge of products, accurate labeling, and teamwork with the Prepared Foods Management Team. Prior food service experience is helpful; ability to lift 50 pounds may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year food service experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem solving and self-motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, build rapport, and identify shopping needs.
• Prepare and present food products according to quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe prepared foods area.
• Assist with product stocking, labeling, and rotation per guidelines.
• Support food safety practices and HACCP/health standards.
• Collaborate with Prepared Foods Management Team to meet sales goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Merchandising

Product Knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Metropolitan Market in Kirkland, WA seeks a Prepared Foods Team Member to help with customer service, product preparation, and merchandising in a fast-paced department. You will assist with food safety, quality control, and provide recipe content and meal ideas to customers.

The role emphasizes friendly service, knowledge of products, accurate labeling, and teamwork with the Prepared Foods Management Team. Prior food service experience is helpful; ability to lift 50 pounds may be required.