Job DetailsJob Location: Village Store - Meridian, ID 83646Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: Open AvailabilityJob Category: RetailQualificationsLove working with both savory and sweet creations? As a Kitchen & Bakery Associate at the Co-op, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality foods across both our kitchen and bakery operations. From cooking prepared foods and stocking Grab & Go cases to baking pastries, cookies, and muffins, you’ll help keep products fresh, consistent, and ready for customers. This flexible back-of-house role supports multiple departments based on daily production needs, requiring adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality. You’ll follow approved Co-op recipes, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with your team to keep production running smoothly. What You’ll Do Prepare and cook kitchen items and baked goods according to Co-op recipes and quality standards. Follow daily production schedules to support department needs and keep displays and Grab & Go cases fresh, full, and inviting. Maintain consistency in product quality, portion sizes, presentation, freshness, and food safety standards. Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and ready for production. Operate kitchen and bakery equipment safely and efficiently. Assist with ingredient prep, setup, stocking, inventory management, and waste reduction. Communicate clearly with leads and team members to coordinate production and workflow needs. Flex between kitchen and bakery responsibilities based on daily operational needs and priorities. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, troubleshoot minor production issues, and maintain a positive, team-focused attitude. Provide friendly and helpful customer service when questions arise. What We’re Looking For Team player with a positive attitude and passion for quality food and baking Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, freshness, and presentation Clear communicator who collaborates well with team members across kitchen and bakery operations Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and directions accurately Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Organized, dependable, and focused on quality, efficiency, and food safety Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, knife safety, and safe work practices Strong time management and problem-solving skills Experience Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or food service environment required Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices required ServSafe certification preferred Physical Demands & Working Environment This role keeps you active! You’ll be on your feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, bending, and using step stools or ladders as needed. Expect a lively kitchen environment with collaboration, creativity, and plenty of delicious smells. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and used when working with equipment. It’s a fast-paced, team-focused setting where no two days are the same.   It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507. Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.