PFD Assistant

February 25, 2026

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Job Summary: To prepare deli items to maintain fully-stocked, attractive displays and provide prompt, friendly and helpful customer service. To perform a variety of tasks essential to the successful operation of a Prepared Foods Department.

This position may require standing on concrete floors for up to 8 hours/day.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Current Oregon Food Handlers Certificate.

Food Preparation:

Follow all food safety rules when preparing deli offerings.
Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the Prepared Foods Manager.
Prepare food in accordance with the Department of Agriculture standards.
Inform other employees about ingredients used and prep tasks needed.

Product Handling:

Ensure that full and attractive displays are maintained.
Rotate and face product to ensure freshness and visibility.
Ensure that shelf signage is accurate, current, complete and placed correctly according to department procedures.
Ensure accurate and sanitary product processing, packaging and pricing according to department procedures, Organic Handling and Department of Agriculture regulations.

Customer Experience:

Greet and interact with customers in a friendly way that shows you appreciate their patronage.
Ensure that customers are attended to with a high level of service and professionalism.
Offer help without being asked and be alert to customer's needs.
Be familiar with Co-op policies and products in order to answer customer questions in a prompt and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.

The Co-op is proud to provide our employees with a fun, professional workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement. Our employees receive affordable healthcare, 3.5 weeks of paid time off in your first year for vacation and sick days, matching 401K plan, a 15% employee discount on all store purchases, and so much more!

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