Company Description
At Linden Hills Co-op, we adhere to the following ends policies:

* Provide and promote healthful choices for our members and shoppers

* Provide, use and promote earth-friendly, sustainable products

* Encourage activism on sustainability, health and nutrition-related issues

* Build community within Linden Hills and neighboring communities.

The idea for a natural foods cooperative in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis’s Lakes district was first considered in 1975, by a small group of neighborhood residents interested in having access to organic, local and natural food. After a series of planning meetings and initial fundraising, a small space was secured and the new co-op opened on March 12, 1976. At the end of Linden Hills Co-op’s first fiscal year, $101.69 in profit was divided among the twenty-four founding members.

In the nearly 40 years since then, Linden Hills Co-op has moved and expanded its offerings four times while remaining the neighborhood’s primary grocer—“big enough to meet your needs; small enough to meet your neighbors.” With a full service deli, great selection of locally made and locally raised foods, many choices for different dietary needs, and a sunny indoor dining area, the co-op serves as a community gathering place—-with groceries.

• Provide every customer immediate and undivided attention and delight the customers with exemplary customer service.

• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases full and abundant. Maintain the cleanliness of the area including the salad/hot bars, keeping the food well stocked and properly rotated, while checking and ensuring freshness and quality of products. Stock containers, condiments, napkins and utensils as needed.

• Prepares sandwiches and other prepared foods behind the counter for customers, which includes slicing meats and possibly cheeses. Weighs, prices, and packages customer selections.

• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing. Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures.

• Follow department procedures to maintain supplies, backstock and coolers, and to track transfers of products from other departments and spoilage.

• Maintain sampling program by keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing and by sampling products directly to customers.

• Operate and sanitize all Prepared Foods equipment and surfaces in a safe and proper manner and according to health and sanitation regulations.

• Wash dishes and utensils, remove trash and recyclables promptly, sweep and mop floors.

• Remove old or low-quality items, record and properly dispose of them, following established procedures.

• Advise Prepared Foods Managers of equipment repair needs.

• Participate in inventory counts.

• Carry out established opening and closing procedures.

• Attend department and storewide meetings.

• Perform other tasks assigned by Prepared Foods Managers.

• Previous deli, kitchen, culinary, restaurant, cooking & customer service experience preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively with customers.

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

• Ability to sell proactively.

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department.

• Understand and communicate quality goals and ingredient information to customers.

• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.

• Effective time management skills.

• Strong work ethic and integrity.

• Proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment. Environmental Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.

• Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.

• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application!
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