Description Café Clerk 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 What We’re Looking For 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 What It’s Like to Work Here 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. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive hourly wage (based on experience) • Opportunities for growth and development Full-time employees eligible for benefits after 90 days, including: • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • 401(k) with employer match after 1 year All employees receive: • Store discount • Paid vacation time Equal Opportunity Employer 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 and at least one weekend day each week. Education and/or Experience • 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Fast paced work environment • Business office with moderate to loud environment including but not limited to: Computers, printers, paging, telephones, human voices, equipment, and machinery • Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. store equipment, tools, etc.) • Work in cold/hot climate areas (i.e. outdoors, walk in cooler, freezer) • Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noises (i.e. equipment and machinery) • Crowded work spaces. Equipment sharing required • Work in high precarious places (i.e. ladders, ladder work) ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS • 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