Cafe Clerk

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

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.

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

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.