Kitchen Packaging Specialist - Co-op Kitchen - Part Time

We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.

Why? Because connection strengthens us. It helps us build the ecosystem we want to work in and be part of.

And…because kindness matters! Kindness nurtures community, and communities thrive when we all work together. If you're passionate about community and making a difference, we'd love to work with you.

Position Overview:

The Kitchen Packaging Specialist is responsible for preparing products for packaging and packaging finished food items from the Production team. This role is also responsible for packaging other bulk items, maintaining adequate packaging inventories, and accurately printing pricing of products for the Prepared Foods Departments and/or other Co-op departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Weighs, wraps, or packages finished food products, and affixes stickers showing price and weight
• Ensures rotation of first made product is sent first to outlets
• Communicates information on product level to the Production Manager
• Prices product and makes price changes in accordance with standard procedures to reflect cost of goods and margin requirements
• May prepare some recipes as needed
• Cleans assigned areas to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
• Cleans shelves, bins, tables, coolers and floor on a regularly scheduled basis
• Washes hands frequently and uses flexible gloves when in direct contact with food
• Notifies Production Manager about missing tags and additional PLU needs
• Maintains high in-stock levels without excessive back stock
• May re-order product from suppliers based on available space and inventory on hand
• Adhere to all Co-op policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct
• Participate in department meetings and complete all required trainings for the purpose of maintaining Co-op standards
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience and Attributes:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Kitchen or Restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent follow through
• Willing to hold self and others accountable

Quality Standards:

Preparation:

Packages food products in allotted time. Finishes packaging list and cleaning schedule for scheduled shift.

Cleanliness:

Keeps regular cleaning schedule for all equipment. Follows sanitation guidelines, SOP's and HACCP principles as directed by the Production Manager. Ensure follow through on packaging lists and cleaning schedules for shift/team.

Physical Demands:

Lifting up to 60 lbs. comfortably on a regular basis. Walking, standing for long periods, sitting, keyboarding, reaching, bending, and carrying.

Attendance Requirements:

Monday through Friday daytime hours with flexibility to shift hours to meet demands. Some evenings and weekends required with advanced notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. We share a common passion for our member-owned Co-op, communities, and for improving people's lives.

Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. Every point of view helps shape our success, and fostering inclusion is everyone's responsibility.