[Part Time] Prepared Foods Team Member II at LEXINGTON REAL FOODS COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

24.5

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Recipes, Customer Service, Team Building, Product Information, Efficiency Improvement, Safety Guidelines, Staff Training, Food Production, Food Safety Practices, Product Rotation, Inventory, Merchandising, Knife Skills, Multitasking, Organization, Adaptability

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description The purpose of the Prepared Foods Team Member II is to create a great customer experience through food production, stocking, customer services and store maintenance. To ensure a clean, growing, and well-maintained department with exceptional quality. Assist in production, pack out and providing an irresistible store experience for customers. Demonstrates proficiency in Team Member I essential responsibilities and function. Essential Responsibilities and Functions Follow food recipes as written and make recommendations for improvement for existing recipes Maintain effective working relations and model our cultural values, policies and procedures to promote team building Provide and model exemplary service to customers and co-workers using established customer service standards Provide product information and educational materials to customers, answer questions Continuously research, develop and make improvements in efficiency, accuracy, service, quality and safety guidelines Effectively influence staff to ensure proper training of newly hired and or newly assigned team members to execute desired results Assist in operational cross training and product knowledge training and demonstrate these standards throughout the department Safely perform all activities related to food production using established procedures and safety Maintain safe, clean, organized workspace, storage areas, equipment and tools Ensure prepared foods meet recipe standards of quality, consistency, look and taste and demonstrate these standards throughout the department Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times Pack-out, label and stock product to standard Use food safety practices and product rotation to attain good shelf life and safe product for customers Prevent, monitor, remove and communicate shrink to shift leaders using established shrink procedures Ensure accurate and up to date production, shrink, and temperature records as directed. Ensure all food stations are clean, stocked, full fresh and delicious at all times Order, receive, display and sell all products in accordance with quality and merchandising standards Participate in achieving margin and sales goals while maintaining a competitive image Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings Participate in periodic department inventories Note and communicate equipment and tool malfunctions Package, weigh, and price product according to specifications Execute approved safety and sanitation programs in the department, including equipment cleaning schedule Perform all maintenance and other tasks as assigned Participate in daily faceoff of retail shelves Perform other tasks as assigned by MOD, Kitchen Supervisor and or Department Manager Requirements Physical Job Requirements • Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the work day • Ability to stand for long lengths of time, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and climb stairs or ladders throughout the work day • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and co-workers • Sufficient finger and hand dexterity to grasp and hold items of different sizes • Vision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception Work Environment • Fast paced, high demand retail floor and production kitchen • Frequent exposure to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions (walk-in freezer/cooler, cold/hot climate, hot kitchen) • Potential fumes, airborne particles, hazardous materials ranging from natural to chemical (store products, cleaning products, scents from working in a public setting) • Potential handling of fresh foods including meats and seafood • Handling objects that have been handled by the public • Regular work standing or walking on cement floors • Moderate to loud noise conditions • Potential work near moving mechanical parts (loading dock equipment, kitchen equipment) • Regular use of sharp cutting instruments Qualifications • Familiarity with natural foods, vegan and vegetarian cuisine as well as organic vs commercial growing practices • Available to work weekends, holidays, mornings and nights • Projects an outgoing, friendly personality • Culinary degree or certification or equivalent experience • Regular, predictable attendance • Demonstrated objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure • Ability to follow established systems, procedures and policies with great attention to detail • Consistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines • Ability to read and comprehend instructions • Ability to handle multiple demands, prioritize tasks and stay organized • Flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and job requirements Skills • Ability to read, follow, and scale a recipe • Ability to perform measurement conversions • Ability to Operate kitchen equipment (i.e. mixers, commercial ovens, dishwasher) • Excellent verbal and written Communication • Excellent problem solving and multitasking skills Preferred Experience • Min 2 years’ Kitchen Experience • Proficient Knife Skills The Lexington Co-op is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Lexington Co-op will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves creating a positive customer experience through food production, stocking, customer service, and maintaining a clean and high-quality prepared foods department. This includes following recipes, assisting in production, and ensuring an irresistible store experience for patrons.