Prepared Foods Associate

Prepared Foods Associate 2026 Full-time Weekends Required

Description

PAY RATE LEVEL: One (1) $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

REPORTS TO: Prepared Foods Manager

SUPPORTS: Prepared Foods Department

Essential Job Duties

CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional customer service as identified in Feather River Food Cooperative Service Standards

Take the initiative to improve knowledge of Feather River Food Cooperatives product line and demonstrate the ability to answer or research customer questions.

Promptly respond to customer inquiries, comments, and complaints in a professional manner, with manager assistance when needed.

Alert the manager on duty of issues affecting product quality, service or equipment malfunctions.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

TEAMWORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide excellent service to peers and co-workers; demonstrate a willingness and ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and outside contacts.

Support team goals and objectives.

Participate in team meetings.

Communicate issues with and support fellow team members.

PREPARATION AND PRODUCT

Prepare recipes, according to production needs established by the Prepared Foods Manager

Maintain quality standards for finished products.

Prep recipes to be baked the following day deli is opened and closed following established procedures.

Stock and rotate Grab & Go and all other deli items.

Dispose of all unsellable items properly and keep accurate shrinkage records.

Clearly label and identify all ingredients in dishes produced and re-packed from the kitchen.

STOREWIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Abide by dress code and all Co-op policies and procedures as specified in the FRFC Employee Handbook.

Adhere to attendance policy and communicate according to procedure.

Be ready and able to assist in all areas of the store regardless of your home department.

Attend staff meetings and participate in assigned projects.

Read staff notebook and notices regularly.

Adhere to safety and security policies and rules. Promptly report potential security threats, safety hazards, and accidents to a manager.

BAKER DUTIES

Early morning hours may be required and will include opening the kitchen.

Ensure the cleanliness of baking equipment.

Weigh different flours and other ingredients to prepare dough.

Bake different bread types like - sourdough, french bread, baguettes, multigrain breads as assigned.

Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking.

Mix various ingredients to create fillings for pies, cookies, and pastries, as assigned.

Shape dough to prepare different types of breads.

Track and report shrink to the Prepared Foods Manager.

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

Follow procedures to ensure preparation of coffee and maintenance of drink counter in clean, organized, and fully stocked condition.

Maintain the kitchen area by performing daily checklists.

STORE SECURITY, SAFETY AND SANITATION

Perform duties in full compliance with health department regulations.

Maintain compliance with all established record keeping procedures.

Perform duties in compliance with lawful standards for food handling safety.

Assist in maintaining department operates in compliance with health department regulations. Assist in development of the prepared foods training manual contents.

DISHWASHING

Assumes responsibility for the cleanliness of all dishware.

Load, run and unload dishwasher.

Monitor dishwasher temperature and detergent levels.

Report any potential problems with dish area to the Prepared Foods Manager.

Properly wash, sanitize and store all dishes.

Handle sharp objects with care to ensure no injuries.

Complete opening and closing checklists as required.

Complete other tasks as assigned.

OTHER

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Prepared Foods Manager.

Attend continual education classes, conferences, and other training as assigned.