Employment

Curious about working at the Co-op?

We are looking for energetic, cooperative and committed employees who enjoy helping others through exceptional customer service  and share a love for good, healthful food.  If you are interested in employment opportunities with us, please complete the East End Food Co-op application and mail to our Human Resources Manager, or stop by the Customer Services desk at our store to drop it off.

Current Available Positions:

ADMINISTRATION

Staff Trainer

Provide organization-wide trainings in a variety of subjects and skills. We expect that this position will require approximately 10 hours / week to begin and that the role will grow with the training needs of the Co-op. Responsibilities include: Institute key training programs, work with Admin team to unpack our ‘Intro to the Co-op”, work with all Department Managers and departmental trainers, introduce proven training methods and systems across all departments, make arrangements for specialized trainings as needed.

General qualifications include:  Experienced teacher, excellent communications skills, success in working with teams on projects, support the Co-ops values and Ends, detailed oriented; highly organized, perform well under pressure, PC software literate, knowledge of natural foods and/or co-operative business model preferred.

Flexible schedule required; hours vary. If qualified and interested, please submit your application and resume at Customer Services, attention to “Administration”.

STORE

Stocker

Receive and stock in accord with best practices and in synch with POS shelf tags; help with inventory; provide excellent customer service; assist with deliveries, special orders and various maintenance tasks. Safe lifting practices a must; ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.

16 hours +/week; 3-5 days a week; must be able to work nights and weekends; ability to work well independently; self-motivated.

FRONT END

Cashier

Check out customer purchases in a prompt, friendly and accurate manner. Assist customers generally and provide excellent customer services. Work cooperatively with other departments and staff. Must be detail-oriented, good with numbers and be customer service-focused. Enjoying other people and having an ability to maintain one’s calm in frustrating situations is pivotal to being successful in this job.

CAFÉ / DELI

Barista

The EEFC is seeking a Part Time Barista/Counter Staff. Commitment to quality and excellent customer services a must. Flexible hours required. Multi-tasker, salad bar prep, coffee/smoothie bar, barista experience a plus.

This position and will require evening/weekend shifts.
PT hours available — flexibility is key —- possibility of FT, in time.

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

EEFC is looking for a Part Time dishwasher/prep cook–Some light counter / prep work; general clean-up. Maintaining the food and the appearance of the steamtable/hotbar.

This position may require evening/weekend shifts. PT hours available— flexibility is key.

Cook

EEFC is looking for a Part Time cook. Emphasis on vegetarian & natural foods, consistency and accurate costing. Maintaining the food and the appearance of the steamtable/hotbar. Follow and create recipes, accurate signage especially concerning allergies and dietary concerns. Baking and/or Barista experience a plus! Teamwork and use of checklists pivotal. Being a serious multi-tasker, being flexible and self-motivated are essential characteristics that we are looking for.  This position may require evening/weekend shifts. PT hours available with Full-Time possibilities— flexibility is key. We offer great benefits.

The Café is always interested in talking with applicants who have strong Barista experience and/or strong vegetarian cooking and general kitchen skills.

We are always accepting applications.  For more information on employment opportunities, please contact the HR Manager/Administration or drop off an application at Customer Services in the store.

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST!

East End Food Co-op and Cafe
HR/Administration Manager/Employment
7516 Meade Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15208

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