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Newark Natural Foods Co-op is committed to providing healthy, local, sustainable and ethically sourced food and products. Cafe 67 is our in-house cafe which features fresh, natural foods which cater to a variety of different life-styles and preferences.
Locally owned and operated for over 50+ years, the Newark Community Co-op is proud to be a member of the Newark business community. Doing our part to strengthen and fortify the local economy is a key part of our mission statement and one of the ways we do that is by creating jobs which support local residents and their families.
We take great pride in our personalized attention and outstanding service. Dedication to our customers, the greater community, and the spirit of healthy living will always be the foundation of our business.
With a dynamic, positive, and team-oriented environment, each day working at the Co-Op is exciting and different. We value and cultivate internal growth and career development opportunities. No matter where you work within the Co-op, we are dedicated to creating a culture where we embrace the uniqueness of our employees, ensure all feel welcome, accepted and appreciated.
The Produce Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while preparing, stocking, displaying fresh produce and other duties as assigned to support produce and store operations.
Requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
- One (1) year experience and familiarity with produce and organic products strongly preferred.
- Food service experience a plus.
- Retail, grocery, natural products experience preferred.
- Serv-safe certification preferred.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team while being able to work independently without constant supervision and direction.
- Readily adaptable to evolving co-op needs or in response to feedback.
- Keen attention to detail and overall condition of products and department.
- Ability to follow and complete task checklists and fully carry-out instruction.
- Basic computer knowledge, ability to learn how to print signage and use scanner.
- Must have flexible availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays to align with store needs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs from floor and overhead.
- Pushing/pulling carts/u-boats in excess of 100lbs.
- Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
- Ability to twist, turn, reach and perform repetitive motions.
*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Newark Community Cooperative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
