Part Time Clerk Gardiner Food Co-op (Gardiner)

Gardiner Food Co-op

Title: Co-op Clerk Job Description

Status: Part time hourly, 20-25 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $12/hr

Reports to: the General Manager (GM)

Summary:

The Gardiner Food Co-op is seeking a vibrant community-oriented, highly motivated and experienced individual to be a Co-op Clerk. The Co-op is member-owned and open to the public. We offer a wide selection of high quality and fairly priced local, organic, and natural foods and household products. We are dedicated to supporting local farmers and producers while also serving our community and building the local economy.

We are looking for the right candidate and the position is open until filled.

General Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service by actively engaging customers throughout the storefront and create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere

Provide excellent internal service to co-workers

Be knowledgeable about products and their location in the store

Participate in the day-to-day operations as needed

Be attentive to store cleanliness in all areas

Attend and participate in all meetings as required

Be familiar with and follow all Co-op policies and protocols

Establish appropriate priorities; manage and use time well

Learn and adapt to new procedures and tasks

Promote and empower continuous quality improvement

Specific Responsibilities

Assist customers in check-out at the register

Brew and serve coffee and espresso drinks

Stock paper goods and coffee supplies daily

Light food prep and assembly

Checking product dates and quality daily

Package large volumes of produce or bulk products for sale

Qualifications

This position requires prior experience with customer service and being part of a dynamic and flexible team. Experience in Natural Foods, Cooperatives, or food service is desired. We would prefer to add someone who is already familiar with and frequently visits the Co-op, including current Co-op members. Other qualifications include:

Must be 21 years of age

Ability to multitask while maintaining high level of accuracy

Ability to learn and work quickly, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate good judgment

Ability to create an attractive, welcoming, and efficient shopping environment

Excellent customer service skills; friendly and outgoing demeanor

Ability to work closely and cooperatively with others

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; evenings, some holidays, and weekend shifts required in addition to availability for special events downtown

Ability to lift up to 30lbs daily, occasionally 50lbs

Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly

Experience or general interest in cooking is preferred

The Gardiner Food Coop is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

To Apply:

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Heidi, Interim General Manager. Please include detailed availability. Open until filled.