Prepared Foods Team Lead - Flexible Shifts & Impact

Community Food Co-op; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Pay on Demand

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Community Food Co-op in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Prepared Foods Shift Leader. This hands‑on leadership role blends production work with supervision to keep daily operations running smoothly and ensuring top‑quality food safety, presentation, and customer service.

You will guide staff, run shift huddles, and manage priorities, while ensuring accurate orders, proper stocking, and a collaborative, respectful team environment. Union position with flexible weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and problem‑solve in real time.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and customer service excellence.
• Ability to confidently direct others’ work, provide constructive feedback, and uphold standards in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Previous experience in a food service or prepared foods environment preferred, including experience supporting or guiding team workflow.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in attendance, with the ability to meet scheduling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize, and direct daily work, adjusting assignments based on business needs.
• Lead shift huddles and clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and updates.
• Provide training, coaching, and real‑time feedback, including redirecting work to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate breaks and staffing to maintain appropriate coverage during peak times.
• Reassign tasks and shift staff between areas to support workflow and service levels.
• Address and communicate staff concerns to management as appropriate.
• Perform regular production and service duties alongside staff.
• Ensure team members are working on the highest priority tasks for the shift.
• Ensure production schedules, prep lists, and merchandising are completed.
• Oversee special orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain clear communication for shift handoff and continuity.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, labeling, and freshness standards are met.
• Uphold and enforce sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety protocols.

Skills

Organize & Prioritize

Team Leadership

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork & accountability

Directing others & feedback

Food service experience

Attendance reliability

Job description

The Community Food Co-op in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Prepared Foods Shift Leader. This hands‑on leadership role blends production work with supervision to keep daily operations running smoothly and ensuring top‑quality food safety, presentation, and customer service.

You will guide staff, run shift huddles, and manage priorities, while ensuring accurate orders, proper stocking, and a collaborative, respectful team environment. Union position with flexible weekend/holiday coverage.