PURPOSE: To prepare juices, smoothies, shakes, cones, teas, and coffee/espresso drinks.

To order, receive, rotate, prepare, stock and maintain back-stock for all drinks with the intent of providing the best customer service. Be a fully trained express lane cashier. To maintain a level of organization and cleanliness that exceeds health department standards.

REPORTS TO: Prepared Foods Managers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primary areas of responsibility include all equipment, prep space, and cases associated with the preparation of juices, smoothies, shakes cones, teas and coffee/espresso drinks.
• Prepare drink recipes on demand in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
• Keep prep areas, cases, back-stock and packaging areas clean and ready for the next shift.
• Inventory and order products, maintaining a minimum back-stock to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Set-up the next shift appropriately.
• Ensure that special orders are handled in a prompt and professional manner.
• Participate in juice bar inventory as needed.
• Monitor equipment and inform supervisors when repairs are needed.
• Assist other areas of the Prepared Foods Department as needed. Including dessert, cookie and sit-down areas.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer following established protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Cooperate in an encouraging, empathetic, respectful and appreciative work environment.
• Consistently maintain positive attitude toward customers, coworkers and management.
• Be a good communicator and problem solver.
• Follow Instructions, policies, and procedures as expressed in orientation, the handbook and departmental guides.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Familiarity with food safety procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers and coworkers from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work with TCCP to create an inclusive environment where all are welcomed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally, 30 lbs. frequently.
• Prolonged standing and walking on the sales floor.
• Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to perform continuous fine work with hands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Twin Cities Co-op Partners has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other status category by applicable law. People with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by UFCW 1189.