Position Title: Prepared Foods Team Member
Status:  ☒ Full-time      ☒ Part-time
Pay Grade: 2                Department: Prepared Foods Department
Reports to: Prepared Foods Manager

Job Overview

Job Purpose: To provide Abundance customers with a selection of prepared foods that is unique to the co-op and can’t be found anywhere else in Rochester. Our customers look for and love vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and meat options that are made with wholesome, local and ethically sourced ingredients.

 Please read the job details below carefully before applying.

**Abundance Food Co-op is only able to hire individuals 18 years of age or older at this time. Individuals under 18 years of age will not be considered.**

Weekly hours & days: Set weekly schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. 32-40 hours per week. Shifts will be about 8 hours in length beginning in the morning before the store opens (7-730am until about 3:30-4pm). The individual selected for this position MUST be available to work a full 8-hour shift on these days on a weekly basis.

The starting hourly pay range for this position is $17.00-$18.50 / hour with benefits (employee assistance program, health/vision/dental insurance, employee discount, paid time off, free coffee, free parking, and more!). Actual starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, KSAs (knowledge, skills, abilities), market data, etc.

Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, seven (7) days a week. The individual selected for this position will need to be available consistently every week on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and must be able to work 7-8-hour shifts beginning around 7-7:30 AM before the store opens.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for various duties including preparing specialty deli and bakery food items, weighing and wrapping various products, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, some dishwashing and upholding communication within the department.
  • Ensure foods are prepared and available in a timely manner.
  • Experienced in baking, roasting, boiling, frying and sauté techniques.
  • Familiar with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the food service industry such as knife skills, proper food storage and sanitization.
  • Able to prepare menu items according to production specifications, ensuring quality and consistency in food offerings.
  • Bring creativity to the development of menu items and carry out special assignments as requested by the Deli Manager.
  • Ensure all food items are high in quality and served and stored at proper temperatures and times.
  • Processes basic knowledge of allergens and dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
  • Receives deliveries, Checks invoices and looks for quality and premature expiration.
  • Manage product maintenance and rotation to control shrink and avoid damage or spoilage.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently, handle multiple demands, work under time pressure and meet deadlines. 
Required Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of experience in food prep/production, deli, commercial kitchen, required
  • 1-2 years of customer service and teamwork experience required
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday availability every week
  • Ability to work early mornings starting at 7am-7:30am
  • Ability to work shifts between 7 to 8 hours in length
  • Consistent reliability and punctuality
  • Strong work ethic and communication skills
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable means of transportation to and from work
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Level 2 Food Handler Certification or desire to obtain within 90 days
  • 2-4 years of experience in large volume food production and/or catering
  • 2-4 years of experience in a deli / bakery setting
  • 2-4 years of customer service and teamwork experience
  • 1-2 years of catering experience
Physical Job Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are those that an employee must meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

☒ Able to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment.

☒ Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently.

☒ Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

☒ Able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladder.

☒ Able to reach above shoulder height occasionally.

☐ Able to sit for long periods of time.

☒ Able to stand for long periods of time.

About Us:
Abundance food Co-op was established in 2001 as Rochester’s first and only cooperatively owned grocery store. Food matters to us. Where it’s from, how it’s grown or made, and how it tastes. We give priority to buying local, organic, sustainable, and/or socially responsible products. In fact, we helped to pioneer the natural and organic food movement in the region, building our store from the ground up through the hard work of our owners and the longstanding partnerships with local farmers and producers we’ve established.

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