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• Deli Clerk (Farmington Location)

  This position will be focused on the operation of the Prepared Foods Department, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, assisting in food production, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Also responsible for building connections with the public and is interested in the local food economy, nutrition and developing their retail leadership work experience.

  Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

  Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Prepares ready-to-eat foods for sale per specifications from the Market Chef or Culinary Mentor.
  • Cutting and wrapping of cheese products.
  • Slicing and packaging deli meats.
  • Washing dishes and other tools used.
  • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
  • Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
  • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
  • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
  • Leads other department activities, such as inventories.

   

  General

  • Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
  • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Customer Service

  • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

   

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
  • Assists at other Basics locations as needed.

   

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
  • At least 1 year of Meat Department, Deli or food service experience.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
  • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.
• Meat Cutter (Hillsdale Location)

  This position will be focused on overseeing all operational aspects of our Meat Market, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, assisting in food production, meat cutting and processing, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Also responsible for building connections with the public and is interested in the local food economy, nutrition and developing their retail leadership work experience.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities:
  General

  • Cuts and prepares all varieties and cuts of meat while operating tools safely.
  • Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
  • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.
  • Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.
  • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Customer Service

  • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
  • Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
  • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
  • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
  • Leads other department activities, such as inventories.
  • Responds to and follows through on emails and other communications in a timely manner.

   

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

   

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
  • At least 1 year of Meat Department and meat cutting experience.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
  • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.
• Market Cook II (Hillsdale Location)

  The Market Cook II enjoys building connections with the public and are interested in the local food economy, nutrition, and building on their established culinary experience. The position is focused on collaborative operations and production for market resale foods for the Basics market system. The Market Cook II contributes to the mission of Basics market by planning, preparing and recipe testing while working directly with customers and staff for the service and cookery of seasonal food products.

  • Prepares products for Basics’ customers, system wide or locations, based on seasonal menus and recipes.
  • Keeps managers informed of low or out products.
  • Acts as the PIC in the absence of the Sous Chef and Lead.
  • Execute daily tasks list and write a daily production list in the absence of the Sous Chef and Lead.
  • Helps Sous Chef and Lead create hot bar menu items, deli case menu items and specials.
  • Stays informed of product schedules and reproduces product to specification.
  • Helps management team implement SOP’s into the department.
  • Helps the Market Chef onboard and orient new staff while assisting with training.
  • Ensures compliance with respect to food safety, sanitation and cleanliness while maintaining clean and organized auxiliary and work areas, stations, equipment and surfaces.
  • Maintains and ensures correct temperature for food ingredients throughout the processes of harvesting, receiving, cooking, holding, serving, and storing while completing required documentation of such.
  • Works as a member of the Basics’ team to achieve market sales goals.
  • Ability to prepare concoctions; pour and serve non-alcohol beverages, soda, water, coffee, teas, and other products to Basics market customers and staff.

  • Models and maintains customer service, code of conduct, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Executes additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
  • Completes required administrative duties in a timely fashion; HACCP controls, sanitation records time worked, accurately and according to Basics’ policy.

  • Works in and supports all departments within the store including Meat, Grocery, Cashiering, and Produce.
  • Assists with other departments and at other Basics locations as needed.

   

  Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • 2 years industry-related experience.
  • Ability to distinguish and articulate differences or similarities in intensity and quality of flavors or aromas, and able to identify flavors or aromas through taste and smell.
  • Ability to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and demonstrate cooking techniques.
  • Ability to interact successfully with the general public.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to move about workspace settings, store facilities, general work place, and other assigned work areas that may be on or off Basics premises to prepare foods; assist Market Chef to coach and direct interns, externs or apprentices, staff, customers, students, volunteers, and participants.
  • Must have working knowledge, skill, dexterity or means to such with scales, labeling, merchandise scanners or ability to master new equipment for the purpose of transacting with customers to accomplish work.
• Retail Clerk (Farmington & Hillsdale Locations)
  • Provides exceptional customer service through sampling, informing, listening and engaging with our customers.
  • Assists in maintaining retail floor, exterior property and back room conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer experience.
  • Works in and supports all departments within the store including Meat, Grocery, Cashiering, Produce and Café.
  • Maintains a clean and organized sales floor.
  • Builds and takes down displays, product rotation and receiving.
  • Follows all food and work safety guidelines.

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
  • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.

  Customer Service Responsibilities

  • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

  General Responsibilities

  • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.
  • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
  • 1-year retail experience.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.

  Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

  • Friendly and customer service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
  • Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.
  • Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Able to adjust priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.
  • Understands and can consistently follow through on verbal and written directions.
  • Able to interact with the general public and some special needs and persons, coworkers and the public.
  • Basic math and computation skills required.
  • Skills to plan, prioritize and delegate work.
  • Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.
  • Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.
  • Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.
  • Skills to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment and one on one with coworkers, supervisors and customers.
  • Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet needs of the department.
  • Ability to reliably meet required work schedule and adhere to company attendance policy.

  Job Type: Part-time

• Meat Manager (Hillsdale Location)

  Responsible for developing staff, building connections with the public and is interested in the local food economy, nutrition and developing their retail leadership work experience.  This position will be focused on overseeing all operational aspects of our Meat &Seafood Department, supervising employees, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, assisting in food production, meat cutting and processing, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location.

  Primary Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities:

  • Responsible for all day to day and long-term store operations
  • Responsible for effective recruiting, training, supervising and appraising of staff
  • Manages budgets while holding team to goals and performance standards
  • Actively trains, coaches and provides feedback to management and associates
  • Effectively communicates with store leadership team, staff and Operations Manager
  • Maintains statistical and financial records
  • Effectively supports and resolves customer queries and complaints
  • Oversees pricing and stock control
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety legislation
  • Monitors promotional materials and displays for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Provides exceptional customer service through sampling, informing, listening and engaging with our customers.
  • Assists in maintaining retail floor, exterior property and back room conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer and employee experience.

   

   

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
  • Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.
  • Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.
  • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
  • Leads other department activities, such as inventories.
  • Responds to and follows through on emails and other communications in a timely manner.

   

  Customer Service Responsibilities

  • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

   

  General Responsibilities

  • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.
  • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred
  • 2 years retail management experience
  • 1 year Meat Department and meat cutting experience.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
  • Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred
• Meat Clerk (Hillsdale Location)

  We are growing and looking for Meat Clerks to work in a dynamic environment. This position will be focused on overseeing all operational aspects of our Meat Market, assisting our customers by providing information about our products, assisting in food production, answering customer questions and supporting our various departments within the location. Also responsible for building connections with the public and is interested in the local food economy, nutrition and developing their retail leadership work experience.

  · Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.

  · Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.

  · Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.

  · Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.

  · Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.

  · Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.

  · Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.

  · Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.

  · Observes all company rules and policies.

  · Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Customer Service

  · Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.

  · Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  · Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.

  · Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.

  · Demonstrates excellent knowledge of products throughout the department and understanding of culinary skills and terminology, product labeling and common dietary restrictions.

  · Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers and credits.

  · Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.

  · Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.

  · Leads other department activities, such as inventories.

  · Responds to and follows through on emails and other communications in a timely manner.

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  · Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.

  · Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.

  · Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.

  · Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.

  · Frequent handwashing is required.

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  · GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.

  · At least 1 year of Meat Department or Deli experience.

  · Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.

  · Previous ordering/inventory management experience preferred.

• Freight Clerk (Hillsdale & Farmington Locations)

  Responsible for building connections with the public and interested in the local food economy, nutrition and building their retail work experience. The position will focus on assisting our customers by providing information about products, answering customer questions, and supporting our various departments within the location. Utilize previous retail experience along with a commitment to providing customers with an exceptional service experience.

  Primary Responsibilities

  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities:

  • Successfully follows direction from the leadership team regarding daily/weekly needs via written and email communication.
  • Assists in maintaining retail floor, exterior property and back room conditions, ensuring a positive and safe customer experience.
  • Maintains a clean and organized sales floor.
  • Builds and takes down displays, product rotation and receiving.
  • Follows all food and work safety guidelines.
  • Additional cleaning tasks store-wide to maintain expected store conditions.

   

  Additional Position-Specific Responsibilities

  • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
  • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
  • Maintains the organization, rotation and cleanliness of customer facing and back stock areas.
  • Assists with price changes and shelf-tag maintenance.

   

  Customer Service Responsibilities

  • Engages co-workers and customers in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience. Strives to work effectively and efficiently with co-workers.
  • Creates a positive work environment and communicates respectfully and professionally with co-
  • Adapts service based on customer needs, handles difficult customer situations and seeks solutions to delight the customer.

   

  Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety Responsibilities

  • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
  • Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by store policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to store cleanliness.
  • Maintains equipment, informs store/department management of any problems.
  • Reports all safety concerns and work-related injuries to management.
  • Frequent handwashing is required.

   

  General Responsibilities

  • Actively contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
  • Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of store and company.
  • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.
  • Observes all company rules and policies.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

   

  Education and Qualification Requirements

  • GED or equivalent High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
  • 1-year retail experience.
  • Valid Food Handlers Certification or must acquire within 30 days of hire.
• Maintenance Technician

  The Maintenance Technician works closely with the engineering team to address and resolve Basics’ equipment and manufacturing obstacles and mechanical/electrical problems. Performs routine preventive maintenance while minimizing store and equipment downtime. Provides maintenance support for other facilities as needed.

   

  Essential Functions

  • Primary role is to provide technical and maintenance support to the Basics’ team.
  • Secondary roles include but not limited to troubleshoot problems and eliminate manufacturing constraints in all other entities across Wild Rose Foods.
  • Utilize technical skills and knowledge in electrical/electronics (PLCs, A/C and D/C motors and drives, control logic, schematics and troubleshooting) to support continuous process manufacturing and achieve machine uptime metrics.
  • Maintain necessary parts and maintenance supplies in an organized manner.
  • Implement and document plant preventative maintenance.
  • Demonstrate high level of safety focus and awareness via maintenance actions and support within the facility.
  • Establish positive rapport and provide proactive customer service to all production employees and the operations team.
  • Attention to detail in completing work tasks, cooperative attitude and being reliable and responsible.
  • Supports QA department to ensure implementation of maintenance procedures to protect food product.
  • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of farm equipment.
  • Ensure all processes, procedures and maintenance work and equipment are compliant with state and federal regulations.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during scheduled downtime.
  • Maintain electronic records on all maintenance, repairs to machines, and inventory of equipment and facility.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
  • Subject to “on call” depending upon the urgency of the situation.

   

  Supervisory responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. GED or equivalent high school diploma.
  2. Experience in understanding technical specifications and schematics.
  3. Minimum 2 years of previous plant maintenance experience working with electrical and mechanical equipment.
  4. Ability to work weekends and holidays.
  5. Ability to work and communicate well on a team.
  6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  7. Intermediate computer skills preferred on programs such as Outlook, Word, and a CMMS.