Job Description

Job Location: North End Store - Boise, ID 83702,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Open Availability,

Job Category: Deli Department, Qualifications: Love food, people, and keeping things running smoothly?

As the Deli Lead for the Front of House at the Co-op, you’ll guide a hardworking team to deliver great food and even better service. You’ll train and support staff, ensure food safety, and keep the deli line looking sharp and fully stocked—all while creating a fun, welcoming environment for customers and coworkers alike.

What You’ll Do

• Lead deli associates in providing fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service.
• Plan daily workflow to balance staffing, product prep, and customer demand.
• Train and coach staff in product knowledge, portioning, and service techniques.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked service cases and prep areas.
• Monitor and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate priorities and updates with the team via Microsoft Teams and email.
• Support ordering and inventory by monitoring stock levels and communicating needs.
• Provide feedback and resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management teams to ensure smooth operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, hands-on leader who inspires teamwork and positivity
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Organized multitasker who thrives in a busy, customer-focused setting
• Knowledge of food handling, prep, and safety procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
• Dependable, solution-oriented, and committed to great service

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous food service or retail leadership experience encouraged
• Valid Food Handler’s Card required
• Knife Safety knowledge and ServSafe certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required

Physical Demands & Working Environment

This role keeps you active and customer-facing! You’ll be on your feet, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, bending, and using step stools or ladders as needed. Expect a lively deli environment with constant interaction, teamwork, and variety. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and used when working with equipment. It’s a fast-paced, people-centered workplace where every day brings something new.

Why Join Us

At the Co-op, good food and good service go hand in hand. Enjoy perks like a store discount, quarterly bonuses, an extra $0.60/hour to spend in the store, plus insurance benefits and a 401(k). Join a supportive, service-focused team that takes pride in making every customer’s day a little brighter.

Apply today and help lead the front line of the Deli!

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.