Prepared Foods Clerk

Posted 17 days ago

new pioneer food coopCoralville (IA)

Food Preparation Workers Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)

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About the role

Prepared Foods Clerk Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00, based on experience, interview, and skills test

Location: Operations – Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City

Reports to: Prepared Foods Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-ExemptNew Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive. The Prepared Foods Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, appetizing, and welcoming prepared foods experience for every customer. This role works across the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counter areas, supporting food preparation and assembly, stocking and rotation, packaging and labeling, customer service, and the cleanliness and food safety standards that define New Pioneer prepared foods. Prepared Foods Clerks play an important role in delivering high quality, safe, and attractively presented food while supporting the overall success of the store team.

What You Will Do:

Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful service at the deli, hot bar, grab and go, and service counters
Prepare, portion, assemble, and package food following established recipes, presentation, and portioning standards
Stock and replenish the retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar and deli displays fully and attractively
Rotate product, apply accurate date and ingredient labeling, and follow all food handling procedures
Monitor and record hot holding and cold holding temperatures following food safety procedures
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across preparation, service, and display areas
Assist customers with product questions, samples, and catering orders
Work collaboratively with team members, the commissary kitchen, and other departments to support daily operations

What Success Looks Like:

Customers experience fresh, and well-presented prepared foods every day
Customers experience engaged and thoughtful customer service
Retail cases, salad bar, soup/hot bar and deli displays remain full, rotated, and accurately labeled
External and internal areas of the department maintain consistent levels of cleanliness and coordination
Food preparation, portioning, and presentation standards are consistently met
Food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards are consistently followed
Team members contribute positively to department culture and operational flow
What You'll BringFood service, deli, culinary, grocery, or retail experience preferred
Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store
Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
Strong communication and reliability
Interest in natural, organic, and local foods preferred
Able to stay on task consistently and present self professionally
Commitment to food safety and willingness to complete required food handling certification
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in varying temperatures, including coolers and freezers
Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits: This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.

Why Join: New Pioneer At New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and a Prepared Foods Clerk, you help create the fresh, flavorful, and dependable prepared foods experience our shoppers count on every day.

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