Cafe Service Associate
The Common MarketFrederick, Maryland, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Common Market is a cooperative grocery and food service provider that offers retail grocery sales, in‑house food preparation, and customer service across its stores, emphasizing co‑op values, quality, and efficient inventory management.
Job Description
Provide attentive, prompt, and friendly service to customers, maintain knowledge of products, and prepare high-quality foods according to customer needs. Ensure inventory is stored and stocked correctly, handle products safely, and participate in maintaining cleanliness and order.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent education or experience
- Minimum 1 year's experience in retail or food service environment
- Minimum 1 year's experience with natural foods and products
- Supports the co-op's core values and aligns with the Co-op Code of Conduct
- Ability to accurately measure ingredients or calculate change
- Ability to adapt to evolving co-op needs or feedback
- Maintains composure in stressful situations
- Familiarity with POS systems (preferred)
- Ability to work any shift, including mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Must wear closed-toe shoes, head covering, and long pants
- Ability to work in varying temperatures
- Ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and climb
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Reliable access to transportation
