What are the responsibilities and job description for the Café Clerk position at Good Foods Co-op?
Description
Café Clerk – Prepared Foods
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Café Clerk who enjoys working in a fast-paced food service environment, takes pride in preparing high-quality food and beverages, and provides excellent customer service. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, team-oriented, and passionate about natural foods.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support daily operations in the Café by:
We’re excited to meet someone who:
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and shared success. Our Prepared Foods team takes pride in creating fresh, high-quality offerings while supporting one another in a positive, team-oriented environment.
Physical & Work Environment
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Café Clerk – Prepared Foods
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Café Clerk who enjoys working in a fast-paced food service environment, takes pride in preparing high-quality food and beverages, and provides excellent customer service. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, team-oriented, and passionate about natural foods.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support daily operations in the Café by:
- Preparing sandwiches, beverages, and other menu items according to recipes and food safety guidelines
- Providing friendly, helpful customer service and responding to customer needs
- Keeping the café, dining area, and prep spaces clean, stocked, and organized
- Ensuring proper food safety, sanitation, and storage practices
- Assisting with receiving deliveries and verifying product quality and invoices
- Maintaining accurate signage and menu displays
- Supporting inventory counts and minimizing waste
- Communicating equipment or operational needs to the Prepared Foods Manager
- Working efficiently to support team workflow and daily production needs
- Following all department procedures and safety standards
We’re excited to meet someone who:
- Has previous food service or customer service experience (preferred)
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organization
- Brings a strong work ethic and reliability
- Communicates clearly and works well with a team
- Has an interest in natural and organic foods and cooperative values
- Is comfortable working with the public and diverse communities (preferred)
- Is available to work a flexible schedule, including at least one weekend day
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and shared success. Our Prepared Foods team takes pride in creating fresh, high-quality offerings while supporting one another in a positive, team-oriented environment.
Physical & Work Environment
- Fast-paced kitchen and retail environment
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs; team lifts over 100 lbs)
- Work in varied conditions including hot kitchen areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers
- Exposure to moderate to loud noise and shared workspaces
- Use of equipment, tools, and ladders as needed
- Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
- Store discount
- Paid vacation time
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled including nights and weekends
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous food service and customer service experience preferred.
- High level of interest in natural and organic foods. High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred.
- Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail. Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person.
- Experience working with the public. Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
- Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
- Ability to climb up and down step stools, stairs, ladders
- Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
- High level of maneuverability
- Ability to communicate by talking and hearing