Prepared Foods Associate

Keweenaw Co-op is seeking a reliable, friendly, flexible, and food-focused Prepared Foods Associate to join our team.  Full time work (32-40 hours) is preferred, but part time applicants (24 hours)  will also be considered. This role is essential to the daily operation of our prepared foods department/deli and helps create a welcoming, efficient, and high-quality experience for our members and customers.  Our store promotes teamwork, empowered customer service, and the Co-op Culture. We operate within a cooperative business model of ownership by the community, and we follow our End Goals. 

Prepared Foods Associates assist with preparing fresh foods, stocking displays, maintaining food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Schedule & Availability Requirements

This position requires open availability and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Typical shifts may include:

• Early morning shifts starting as early as 7:00 AM
• Mid-day shifts starting at 10 AM
• Closing shifts ending around 8:30 PM
• Weekend availability is required

Applicants must be comfortable working a variety of shifts based on department needs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and packaged/grab & go foods such as sandwiches, salads, and pizzas
• Stock and maintain prepared food cases and retail displays
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling standards
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to members and shoppers
• Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, inventory support, and temperature logs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked prepared foods workspace
• Support the Prepared Foods Coordinator and Fresh Manager with daily operations as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Open availability and flexibility with scheduling (required)
• Weekend availability is required
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude and strong work ethic
• Prior kitchen, deli, or food service experience preferred

Pay: From $14.50 per hour with advancement potential

Benefits:

Full Time Only

• Medical Benefits 
• Short Term Disability and Life insurance 
• Two Paid Holidays  (Thanksgiving and Christmas Day off)

Full Time and Part Time

• Dental and Vision Benefits (after 90 days for full time, 6 months for part time)
• 401K Retirement Plan with Match 
• 20% Store Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (free anonymous counseling)
• Sick and Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay on Holidays Worked (New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications 

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support the business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Dependable attendance is required.
• Ability to provide friendly, professional external and internal customer service in a fast paced environment
• Ability to calmly and professionally handle multiple demands and prioritize effectively
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as within a team
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Willingness and ability to meet the changing needs of the job
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to use a knife safely and efficiently
• Ability to use a slicer safely
• Ability to use time effectively
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 lbs.
• Ability to climb a ladder when necessary
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Disclaimer

This job description is a representative, but not exhaustive list of job functions that an employee may be required to perform. It is not intended as an employee contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances of its business or work environment change, regardless of job title or routine job functions.