Who We Are

Bloomingfoods is a community-owned cooperative grocery store with two locations and was founded in 1976. Since then, Bloomingfoods has continued to promote healthy, high quality, sustainable, and environmentally-sound products at a fair price. Bloomingfoods is dedicated and committed to providing the people of Bloomington and throughout South Central Indiana a market for local, fair and healthful products, produced with care for the land, animals, and future generations; a democratic cooperative-ownership model that provides meaningful employment and strengthens the community; a robust and sustainable local food economy with fair prices for producers and all owner-members; access to education on food systems, cooperative values, and the interconnectedness of food, health, and the environment. As a co-op, Bloomingfoods will always operate on a cooperative basis for the mutual benefit of its owners..

Our People

We have hikers, bikers, gardeners, musicians, artists, bakers, golfers, foodies, university students and many other varieties of people and interests at the co-op. You will have an opportunity to learn from others and make new friends!

About the role

• About the role
• PURPOSE: To provide the highest level of service possible to Bloomingfoods internal and external
• customers. To efficiently and effectively perform the daily duties of receiving, stocking, selling,
• replenishing, food preparation, and otherwise serving customers in a retail environment. Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. CUSTOMER SERVICE

a. Provide internal and external customers with excellent service at all times.

b. Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.

c. Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service in all areas according to established

customer service vision and standards.

d. Use appropriate and professional language, behavior, appearance, and overall conduct

with or in the presence of customers, vendors, and store personnel according to BCS and

store policies.

e. Educate non-member customers about the co-op business model, mission, values, and

the advantages of cooperative ownership.

2. RECEIVING, PROCESSING, AND STOCKING

a. Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, expiration dates, and overall quality and report

issues to the Department Manager.

b. Unload, process, and sign for deliveries as necessary.

c. Stock displays according to established schematics.

d. Cull short-date, damaged, or low-quality items and follow established recording and

disposal procedures.

e. Maintain well-organized displays, ensuring items are properly rotated, faced, and that

fixtures are clean.

f. Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-organized storage areas and work spaces.

g. Operate dish machine, wash dishes and cooking equipment.

h. Ensure accuracy of price labeling and signage; report discrepancies to POS.

i. Follow established systems to ensure proper storage, handling and backstock-to-shelf

rotation of all items.

3. SERVICE COUNTER & FOOD PREPARATION

a. Provide a friendly, engaging and informative experience for every customer.

b. Follow standard operating procedures in order to meet OSHA, health department,

Organic, HAACP, COOL, and other relevant department standards.

c. Practice knife and equipment safety at all times; including handling, cutting, and

disposal.

d. Prepare in-house deli foods following established recipes.

e. Assemble and finish foods sent from the commissary for the food bar.

f. Prepare special orders for customer pick-up and delivery.

4. LOCATION DUTIES

a. Ensure carts and baskets are available to customers in designated areas.

b. Perform various cleaning and maintenance duties including but not limited to the retail

floor, dining areas, office and food prep areas, and facility grounds.

c. Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day and ensure adequate supplies of tissue

and tow