Juice Bar Crew- Part Time AM (6:30AM Open, including Saturdays)

Juice Bar Crew Member

Are you passionate about healthy living and love crafting delicious, nutritious beverages? Valley Natural Foods is seeking enthusiastic Juice Bar Crew Members to join our vibrant community. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that values sustainability, wellness, and exceptional customer service.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A supportive, inclusive workplace that values diverse abilities and strengths
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A store discount to fuel your passion for natural, organic, and local foods
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven business that values sustainability and local food systems

What You'll Do:

• Create a variety of juices, smoothies, coffees, and specialty drinks using organic, locally sourced ingredients.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable service, assisting customers in choosing products that suit their tastes and health goals.
• Ensure the juice bar area is clean, organized, and meets all health and safety standards.
• Assist in stocking and organizing supplies and inform supervisors of any inventory needs.
• Work closely with co-op staff to support overall store operations and promote a positive work environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiasm for organic foods, nutrition, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Ability to engage positively with customers and provide exceptional service.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in beverage preparation and cleanliness.
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Availability to work 6:30AM Open Shifts including Saturday's.

Schedule & Hours:

Part-time: Approximately 1620 hours/week

Includes Open (6:30AM) and Saturday Open Shifts

Flexibility to pick up extra shifts is a plus!

Job Details & Benefits:

• 20% employee discount
• Paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching for staff who are 18+
• Employee referral program

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Previous customer service and/or cash handling experience
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
• English proficiency
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
• Able to remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MS Office and POS systems
• Previous juice bar/coffee bar experience
• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Mid-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and operate deli equipment for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regular exposure to refrigerated/frozen and hot/humid environments
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required
• Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies including, but not limited to: gluten, wheat and flours; dairy and soy; meats and shellfish; peanuts and tree nuts
• Ability to work safely with sanitation supplies

Reports To: Deli Asst. Manager

Supervises: N/A

Department, Status and Salary: Deli, Part time, Hourly (At Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Integrity/Ethics
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

Position Specific Competencies:

• Product Knowledge

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN's Employment At Will Law.