Prepared Foods Clerk (Multiple Openings)

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service in a retail and counter-service environment. Tasks include preparing and stocking food products, cashiering, and maintaining various store departments.

Qualifications

You have experience in a retail or food service environment, with a preference for kitchen experience and familiarity with organic/natural foods. You can demonstrate excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform tasks efficiently, including stocking and food preparation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

organic foods

natural foods

food preparation

product knowledge

cashiering

stocking

customer service

Job Description

Description

Our Store Service Team members assist in all aspects of our retail operations.

What You'll Do

  • Provide outstanding customer service in a retail and counter-service environment
  • Interact with customers and team members daily
  • Prepare and stock items across all departments
  • Demonstrate product knowledge

What We're Looking For

  • Verifiable work experience with excellent tenure and attendance
  • Kitchen experience preferred
  • Grocery store, convenience, food service, or retail experience
  • Demonstrated retail customer service skills
  • Familiarity with organic and natural foods
  • Attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform assigned tasks
  • Ability to read and speak English and perform basic arithmetic

Additional Details

This customer focused position works all aspects of our full-service retail grocery stores. Outstanding customer service, demonstrated through product knowledge, preparation, and dedication to quality is our goal.

If you have enthusiasm for a fast-paced work environment we're looking for you!

The Store Service Team member’s tasks could involve but are not limited to frequent and extended periods of time cashiering, bagging and carry out assistance, stocking dry goods, preparing and stocking produce and food products, as well as meat and seafood. Schedule tasks may also involve frequent periods of time working in walk in coolers and freezers. 

This position requires a committed schedule which may include opening, mid-shift, and closing, and requires weekend, and holiday shifts on a regular basis.

Starting Wage: $14/hr

Negotiable based on experience.

New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned food cooperative serving Eastern Iowa since 1971. With multiple retail locations and a centralized production facility known as The Hub, we connect our communities to high quality local, organic, and responsibly sourced food. Our stores provide full service grocery, prepared foods, wellness products, and everyday essentials while our production team crafts fresh meals, bakery items, and ready to enjoy foods that support our retail locations and community partners. Guided by cooperative values, we work closely with regional farmers, producers, and suppliers to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces where everyone is invited to shop, learn, and connect.
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