[Full-Time] Overnight Prepared Foods Team Member II

Overnight Prepared Foods Team Member II at the Lexington Co-op supports a community-focused grocery operation by ensuring the department is full, fresh and delicious to maximize sales and maintain quality standards. Responsibilities span across departments with a primary focus in Lexi's Kitchen, including ordering, receiving, displaying and selling products, meeting margin and sales goals, conducting inventories, executing merchandising plans, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires providing exceptional customer service, operating registers and payment devices, and modeling the co-op’s culture and safety procedures. Daily duties emphasize food safety, product rotation, cleanliness, and collaboration with suppliers and team members to improve efficiency and accuracy. The position also involves training newly hired staff, cross-training in product knowledge, and supporting overall department operations while complying with safety and sanitation programs. Qualifications highlight familiarity with natural foods and culinary practices, weekend/holiday availability, outgoing personality, attention to detail, reliability, reading and following instructions, and the ability to read recipes and scale measurements. Preferred experience includes a minimum of two years in a kitchen and knife skills. The role offers a 10% shift differential for night hours (12am-3am), 10-hour shifts over a 4-day work week, and equal opportunity employment. The Lexington Co-op location is Buffalo, NY, and the posting indicates a fast-paced environment with potential exposure to cold, hot, and humid conditions and handling of fresh foods. The job requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.