Description
Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00, based on experience and interview
Location: The Hub– North Liberty, IA
Reports to: Unit Team Leadership
Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-Exempt
About New Pioneer Food Co-op
New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive.
About the Role
The Utility Prepared Foods Support Team Member plays an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient prepared foods environment. This position supports daily operations by ensuring equipment, dishes, and workspaces are consistently cleaned, organized, and ready for use.
This role contributes directly to team success by supporting production flow, upholding sanitation standards, and helping create an environment where quality food and strong teamwork can thrive.
Requirements
What You Will Do
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all dishwashing areas, kitchen spaces, and equipment
Wash, sanitize, and properly store utensils, dishes, and production tools
Support prepared foods team members with general tasks as needed
Remove trash and recycling in a timely and safe manner
Ensure all work areas meet food safety and sanitation standards
Assist in maintaining clean storage areas, walk ins, and back of house spaces
Communicate equipment concerns or maintenance needs to leadership
Follow all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures
What Success Looks Like
Workspaces are consistently clean, organized, and ready for production
Dishwashing and sanitation processes are completed efficiently and reliably
Prepared foods team members are supported and able to maintain workflow
Food safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld
The back of house environment reflects a high standard of care and organization
What You’ll Bring
Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen or food service environment
Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
Willingness to support a team and take direction as needed
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Reliable and consistent work habits
Commitment to cooperative values and a respectful workplace
Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department
Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.
Why Join New Pioneer
At New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and cooperation.