The Community Food Co-op is a consumer-owned natural foods grocer with two locations serving Bellingham and Whatcom County with quality products. Both Community Food Co-op stores are full-service supermarkets and feature a full array of departments including certified organic produce, a deli cafe, bakery, wine shop, bulk foods, flower shop, health and wellness, mercantile area, meat and seafood market, and espresso bar. Established in 1970, the Co-op provides ongoing support for local farmers and community organizations.

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Consumer-owned grocer supporting local farmers and sustainable, organic food choices.

<div>Job Type</div><div>Full-time</div> Who we areWe are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, food quality, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team. What You’ll be doingHelp feed our community by preparing and cooking the Co-op’s recipes from scratch. Ensure that finished products coming out of the kitchen meet the Co-op standards. Production team members are responsible for providing a welcoming and inclusive environment by offering great customer service. You will also assist with placing orders, receiving products, stocking, and maintaining displays. What You’ll be Responsible for<ul><li>Preparing soups, salads and entrees for service case, GnG (Grab and go) case, and salad bar.</li><li>Providing friendly and welcoming service to customers and fellow co-workers.</li><li>Being aware of all co-op’s deli promotions and advertisements.</li><li>Merchandising the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales, including ensuring proper pricing and signage.</li><li>Stocking, rotating and facing product according to department’s procedure.</li><li>Maintaining back-stock areas according to department’s standards.</li><li>Receiving product and ensuring invoice accuracy.  </li><li>Placing orders as directed by the department managers on occasion.</li><li>Following department-safe food handling procedures.</li><li>Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.</li><li>Performing other front and back of house duties as needed or assigned.</li></ul> Requirements Qualifications<ul><li>Willingness to be trained up to Co-op’s kitchen standards. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required.  </li><li>Ability to provide excellent, friendly, face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to learn about specialty and prepared foods and has an interest in gaining knowledge of natural and organic grocery industry. </li><li>Ability to remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines, while handling multiple demands.</li><li>Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.</li><li>Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.</li><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends. </li><li>Ability to maintain current food handler card.</li><li>Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age. </li></ul> Physical Requirements<ul><li>Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. </li><li>Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.</li><li>Ability to frequently reach, bend, twist, and rotate.</li><li>Has regular fine motors skills working and gripping with hands.</li><li>Ability to lift 30 to 50, occasionally.</li><li>Tolerant of repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting.</li><li>Can withstand exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. </li><li>Can withstand exposure varying to temperatures: Coolers, freezers, ovens/stoves.</li></ul> Benefits at the Co-op<ul><li>Up to 25% staff discount &amp; access to wholesale orders </li><li>Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options (for full-time employees)</li><li>401(k) w/match</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Pay on Demand</li><li>Potential year-end bonus</li><li>Access to employee assistance program</li><li>This is a union-represented position under Teamsters Local 231</li></ul> Equal opportunity StatementThe Community Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Important Disclaimer Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.  <div>Salary Description</div><div>$19.00</div>

Deli Production Team Member

<div>Job Type</div><div>Full-time</div> Who we areWe are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, food quality, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team. What You’ll be DoingDishwashers are responsible for the smooth-running of the deli by ensuring that dishes, pots, pans, and utensils are clean and ready for use and disposing of deli waste products.  What You’ll be Responsible for <ul><li>Keeping the dish area clean and organized.</li><li>Washing thoroughly the dishes, pots, pans, utensils. </li><li>Putting dishes, pots, pans, utensils away in appropriate places.</li><li>Taking out trash and recycling.</li><li>Removing trash and bus tubs from the front of the house.</li><li>Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of recycling area in the parking lot and dish pit area.</li><li>Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors including the walk-in.</li><li>Participating in cleaning projects as needed.</li><li>Assisting in putting away orders, as instructed.</li><li>Taking directives from others regarding prioritizing tasks based on immediate needs of kitchen.</li><li>Communicating with co-workers when leaving, returning from a break. </li><li>Communicating concerns and ideas to manager. </li><li>Communicating with co-workers, offering help, when needed.</li><li>Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.</li><li>Performing other duties in front and back of house as needed and assigned.</li></ul> Requirements Qualifications<ul><li>Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to learn about deli products and interest and ability to gain knowledge of natural and organic grocery industry </li><li>Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines.</li><li>Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential.</li><li>Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance.</li><li>Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends. </li><li>Ability to maintain current food handler card.</li><li>Ability to work  Monday-Friday 6am-2pm , some weekends, and holidays.</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age. </li></ul> Physical Requirements<ul><li>Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. </li><li>Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.</li><li>Ability to withstand frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating.</li><li>Ability to use fine motors skills such as gripping with hands</li><li>Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds frequently.</li><li>Withstand exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.</li><li>Ability to learn to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job – dishwasher.</li><li>Ability to climb ladders occasionally.</li></ul> Benefits at the Co-op<ul><li>Up to 25% staff discount &amp; access to wholesale orders</li><li>Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options</li><li>401(k) w/match</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Pay on Demand</li><li>Potential year-end bonus</li><li>Access to employee assistance program</li><li>This is a union-represented position under Teamsters Local 231</li></ul> Equal Opportunity Statement:The Community Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Important Disclaimer:Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.  <div>Salary Description</div><div>$19.00</div>

Dishwasher

<div>Job Type</div><div>Part-time</div> Who we areWe are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, food quality, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team. What You’ll be DoingProduce team members assist with ordering, receiving, stocking and display of produce, maintains department cleanliness, and provides excellent customer service to customers/members, coworkers, and vendors. What You’ll be Responsible for <ul><li>Providing friendly and welcoming customer service. </li><li>Having an Awareness of all in-store promotions and advertisements.</li><li>Merchandising the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales, including proper pricing and signage.</li><li>Stocking, rotating, and facing product according to department procedure.</li><li>Maintaining back-stock areas according to department standards.</li><li>Receiving product and ensuring invoice accuracy.  </li><li>Placing orders occasionally as directed by the department managers.</li><li>Cataloguing and coding invoices, separating special orders, updating and files paperwork.</li><li>Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met.</li><li>Performing other duties as needed and assigned</li></ul> Requirements Qualifications <ul><li>Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Willingness and ability to learn about Produce products.</li><li>Interest and ability to gain knowledge of natural and organic industry. </li><li>Attention to detail and multitasking skills.</li><li>Ability to speak and comprehend English well, multi-lingual is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li></ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. </li><li>Ability to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling carts, repetitive motion, keyboarding, and lifting 10-50 pounds regularly.</li><li>Ability to operate all equipment such as pallet jacks, walkie, baler, and forklift.</li><li>Willing to withstand exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, freezers, outdoors, etc.).</li><li>Ability to occasionally climb ladders.</li></ul> Benefits at the Co-op<ul><li>Up to 25% staff discount &amp; access to wholesale orders </li><li>Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options</li><li>401(k) w/match</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Pay on Demand </li><li>Potential year-end bonus </li><li>Access to employee assistance program</li><li>This is a union-represented position under Teamsters Local 231</li></ul> Equal Opportunity StatementThe Community Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Important DisclaimerEmployees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.  <div>Salary Description</div><div>$19.00</div>

Produce Clerk

<div>Job Type</div><div>Full-time</div>   Who We Are We are a community-owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, quality food, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team. Position Summary:The Grocery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and daily operations of the Grocery Department. They oversee a team responsible for stocking shelves, providing customer service, and managing the department heads for Dairy/Frozen, Bulk, and Beer/Wine/Spirits. The Grocery Manager works closely with the Category Manager and Grocery Merchandiser to ensure effective product selection, inventory management, merchandising, and overall department success. This role ensures high-quality store conditioning, excellent customer service, and a well-trained, engaged staff. They are accountable for meeting financial goals, driving sales, and maintaining operational efficiency while upholding food safety and compliance standards. Wage Range: $27.95 – $31.07Schedule: Varies, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Status: Full-Time, Non-ExemptReports to: Store Manager General Responsibilities  Department Leadership &amp; Team Management<ul><li>Oversee all operations of the Grocery Department, ensuring smooth workflow across Center Store, Bulk, Dairy/Frozen, and Beer, Wine &amp; Spirits.</li><li>Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, and presentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and health requirements.</li><li>Hire, train, and develop department staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.</li><li>Schedule staff effectively using scheduling software (e.g., Paylocity) to meet department needs while staying within budget.</li><li>Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations to support staff growth and success.</li></ul>Customer Service &amp; Product Knowledge<ul><li>Model and enforce excellent customer service within the department and throughout the Co-op.</li><li>Train staff on customer service expectations and food safety practices.</li><li>Ensure staff understand and communicate store policies effectively.</li><li>Respond to customer inquiries and comment forms promptly and professionally.</li><li>Maintain detailed knowledge of department product offerings, including sourcing, quality, and handling.</li><li>Train staff to effectively communicate this information to customers, especially regarding local, organic, and specialty products.</li></ul> Operational Efficiency &amp; Inventory Management<ul><li>Maintain clean, organized storage, stocking, and display areas.</li><li>Ensure proper handling and storage of grocery products to maintain quality and safety.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation to minimize waste and out-of-stocks.</li><li>Conduct regular quality checks, removing items that do not meet standards.</li><li>Manage shrink through best practices in ordering, handling, and storage.</li><li>Monitor and maintain department equipment, reporting issues promptly.</li></ul> Financial Management &amp; Data Reporting<ul><li>Meet department sales, margin, and budgetary goals.</li><li>Monitor and control costs, including shrink management and accurate receiving logs.</li><li>Maintain pricing structures aligned with financial objectives.</li><li>Work with the Pricing Manager and PMT to ensure accurate PLUs and pricing in the POS system.</li><li>Track sales, inventory, and shrink data to inform ordering and pricing decisions.</li><li>Provide regular reports to store leadership on department performance.</li></ul> Vendor &amp; Supplier Relations<ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to source high-quality grocery products.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, availability, and delivery schedules to meet department needs.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison between the store and grocery suppliers, ensuring consistency and transparency in sourcing.</li></ul> Compliance &amp; Safety<ul><li>Ensure all grocery products are handled and stored according to food safety and Co-op standards.</li><li>Educate staff on food safety practices, proper labeling, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Monitor department compliance with all health and safety regulations.</li></ul> Merchandising &amp; Marketing<ul><li>Develop creative displays and promotions to showcase seasonal, local, and featured grocery products.</li><li>Collaborate with the marketing team to highlight unique product offerings.</li><li>Stay informed about market trends and customer preferences to drive sales.</li></ul> Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in storewide initiatives, meetings, and events as required.</li><li>Keep the Store Manager informed of any issues, challenges, or opportunities.</li><li>Assist with special order systems and ensure efficient department functioning.</li><li>Clearly explain the Co-op's membership system while promoting and upholding its Principles and Mission.</li><li>Perform other tasks assigned by the Store Manager.</li></ul>RequirementsQualifications<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years in a grocery department or similar role, with at least 1 year in a leadership position.</li><li>Experience working with vendors and negotiating pricing preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices.</li><li>Strong leadership and organizational abilities.</li><li>Excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), inventory management systems, and scheduling software (e.g., Paylocity).</li><li>Understanding of merchandising techniques, inventory control, and financial management.</li></ul> Physical Requirements<ul><li>Ability to stand for extended periods of time, with frequent movement around the store.</li><li>Manual dexterity to handle and stock products, operate equipment, and perform other department tasks.</li><li>Ability to reach, grasp, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds, both individually and with assistance.</li><li>Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts, pallets, and equipment throughout the department and store.</li><li>Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions, including refrigerated and frozen storage areas.</li></ul> Benefits at the Co-op<ul><li>Up to 25% staff discount &amp; access to wholesale orders</li><li>Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options</li><li>401(k) w/match</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Pay on Demand</li><li>Potential year-end bonus</li><li>Access to employee assistance program</li></ul> Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.

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