Housekeeper

Night and weekend availability required. Non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Operations Manager.

About the Role

Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a level of cleanliness that exceeds health code standards. Clean and maintain the retail sales floor, offices, restrooms, and employee spaces, keeping facilities in good running order.

Responsibilities

• Sweep retail floor and all back stock and work areas multiple times daily
• Remove trash and recycling that is not the responsibility of a specific department
• Clean each restroom several times throughout shift
• Keep mop and equipment areas clean and free of debris
• Wipe down tables and chairs of indoor and outdoor seating areas several times during shift
• Dust and keep orderly magazine racks and food shelf bins in entry vestibules
• Clean glass display doors on sales floor and polish chrome on cases
• Scrub and keep clean hard-to-get-at areas
• Clean break room daily
• Assist Deli kitchen with dishwashing duties as needed
• Pick-up and properly dispose of trash and debris from co-op property in parking lot, gardens, sidewalks, etc.
• Snow and ice removal of sidewalks and receiving areas as necessary
• Landscaping maintenance, including weeding and watering, as necessary
• Strictly follow all guidelines – including food safety and organic standards – for handling cleaning products
• Work safely using safe body mechanics and good judgment
• Complete tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager
• Follow all Eastside Food Co-op and facilities policies and procedures
• Use all available tools and resources to provide excellent and knowledgeable customer service to customers, coworkers, and vendors
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with everyone encountered at work
• Adhere to all store and department policies and procedures
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance
• Attend huddles and meetings as scheduled
• Contribute to a positive, team-building work environment

Requirements

• High standards for facilities cleanliness and quality of work
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Self-motivation; comfortable taking initiative and prioritizing tasks
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Weekend and evening availability
• Ability to work independently with limited or no supervision

Physical Demands

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time per shift
• Movement of merchandise, equipment, and ladders throughout the store, not to exceed 50 pounds; pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation