(Part time) Food Service Team Member

SUMMARY
We are seeking a friendly, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Part-Time Food Service Associate. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service while assisting with counter service, preparing specialty sandwiches, and supporting daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities also include preparing items for the deli and hot case, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring all food quality and health safety standards are upheld. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of food safety practices, and enjoys creating a positive experience for customers and teammates alike.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Give every customer immediate and undivided attention

Prepare kitchen dishes according to recipes.

Cook positions – create specialty dishes using shrink from meat/seafood and produce departments.

Ensure that food quality, freshness and presentation meet all company standards

Follow through on all customer questions and requests

Follow established food safety procedures

Keep department supplies filled and maintained

Practice safe use of all tools and equipment required by position

Keep all cases and shelves clean, well stocked, and properly rotated

Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage

Sample department products to customers

Be aware of new products and their placement

Document product transfers, waste and spoilage using appropriate forms

Properly package and wrap products for retail sale

Learn product preparation and nutritional aspects

Maintain back stock areas and coolers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be passionate about people and great food.

Must have or be able obtain a Oregon food handlers card.

Must take food handling and preparation seriously.

Cook positions must have a strong knowledge of cooking techniques, culinary degree or equivalent experience desired.

Be willing to work a flexible work schedule based on the stores operating hours and department needs.

Position requires regular and reliable attendance

Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Stand for long periods of time.

Interact with a diverse group of individuals.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Bending, stooping, and climbing.

Repetitive use of hands with power grasping and fine manipulation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.

May walk and work on uneven surfaces.

Requires reaching above and below shoulder height.

Some exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals.

May need to use a ladder or stool to reach product or supplies.

Walking surfaces are sometimes slick.

Repetitive stretching and lifting required.