Ashland Food Co-op – Prepared Foods PM Shift Leader (Ashland)

Are you interested in a year round position in our vibrant, essential, and fun cooperative community?

This is an opportunity to join our Prepared Foods Department in a Lead role.

We have IMMEDIATE openings! We are looking for hardworking, cheerful people with a passion for food, learning and creating delight for others.

Ashland Food Co-op is the region's only Certified Organic Retailer. We're dedicated to providing the best customer experience and the highest quality foods in the region.

We provide a workplace with opportunities for participation, empowerment and growth in an environment of mutual respect and cooperation. We offer highly competitive wages with regular pay increases, shift differential and weekend pay.

Our outstanding benefits include:

15% Employee Discount on store purchases

Generous Paid Vacation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, benefits

Paid Sick Days

And many more benefits

Job Summary:

To assist in leading the daily operations of the Prepared Foods Department in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Supervisory experience preferred.

CURRENT OREGON FOOD HANDLERS CARD IS REQUIRED. (Attach copy)

Ability to stand throughout the shift and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week, any shift or day of the week including weekends and holidays. This position will be mainly afternoon and evening shift.

Natural and organic foods knowledge and experience a plus.

General Responsibilities:

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and able to keep up with our very busy operation

Enjoy working with a large team

Excellent communication skills with positive and upbeat attitude

Assist in monitoring the day-to-day department operations.

Maintain safe working conditions.

Assist in training employees in department procedures and safe working procedures and monitor on a consistent basis.

Greet and interact with customers in a friendly way

Provide prompt, attentive, and helpful customer service

Seek out opportunities to provide extraordinary customer service

Reliable and punctual attendance

Treat all coworkers positively and respectfully, and lend a hand willingly when needed

Work quickly and follow procedures

Ensure all areas of department are clean and well organized.

Assist in making sure that department products are fully stocked & rotated to ensure freshness.

If you are interested in joining our amazing, vibrant and fun cooperative community, please complete our Employment Application to be considered for employment. This may be filled out on-line at www.ashlandfood.coop, or you can pick one up when you visit our Co-op at 237 N. First Street, Ashland.