River Valley Co-op Our Mission: River Valley Co-op staff members are all empowered ambassadors for our cooperatives mission of creating a just marketplace that nourishes the community.

Cooperative values and the larger cooperative movement inspire us to work together for a more sustainable and just future. As a team, we work to leverage our grocery retail's economic impact for positive social change in the food system, our environment, and our community. We are committed to social justice and developing our anti-racism and multicultural skills throughout our organization.

Our cooperatively-owned business values working together in partnership with our local food producers, other vendors and service providers, community organizations, employees, and our customers to serve our community food needs in ways that sustainably support our mutual needs and aspirations. We prioritize building and sustaining our business operations capacity to generate positive impacts for our employees, business partners, customers, local economy, the common good of our community, and the environment.

Our friendly store operations specializing in fresh, local, organically grown, and natural foods, builds community resilience and grows our local economy. We work hard and have fun doing it, act with honesty, kindness, and respect, and strive to improve every day.

Position: PREPARED FOODS TEAM KITCHEN PORTER SEASONAL

Seasonal. Requires open availability, including evenings and weekends.

Status: Reports to Prepared Foods Assistant Manager

Pay Level: I, non-exempt.

Location: Northampton, MA

Purpose: Maintain sanitation of all deli operations in compliance with health department regulations. The shift is responsible for putting away all incoming deli orders and maintaining organization in the walk-ins and dry storage. Also responsible (when directed) for prep, as well as preparation and packaging of dips, spreads, and salsas for grab-n-go and service cases.

Responsibilities

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  Washing and putting away dishes throughout the shift
• Responsible for keeping the dish room clean and working order including polishing the machine and emptying all food traps
• Maintain proper chemical levels for the dish machine as directed. Give written and verbal notice to Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager before a new chemical is needed
• Prepare Deli offerings following the specifications of the Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager.
• Act as a role model/ information conduit for all staff concerning ingredients and products used in our kitchen
• Accurately label and date all dishes made with all ingredients every time
• Take out kitchen, service, and seating area trash/recycling/food waste as directed by Department Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager
• Maintain Kitchen in orderly condition following guidelines set by Department Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager
• Clean up spills, sweep, mop, and polish the work area
• Follow all food safety/cold and hot storage procedures
• Advise Department Prepared Foods Assistant Manager and Prepared Foods Manager of all equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades
• Read, and Initial deli communication logs daily.

ALL STAFF DUTIES

• Attend and participate in storewide and departmental team meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Prepared Foods Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

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  Organized attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long hours, and work in close quarters with many team members.
• Ability to communicate in a positive tone with all team members and customers.
• Ability to work varied shifts beginning at 6 am and ending after 11 pm.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and an ability to cover shifts as needed.
• Neat appearance and a personable attitude.
• Ability to come to work on time for scheduled shifts and accurately use a time clock.
• Ability to follow through on verbal and written instruction.
• Willingness to handle meat and seafood.
• Manual dexterity with department equipment.
• Ability to properly operate and clean an electric meat slicer.

River Valley Co-op is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.