Deli Prep Cook

Job Overview

EMPIRE BAKING COMPANY

Deli Prep Cook Overnight 3rd Shift

Reports To: Senior Deli Prep Cook & Director of Production

Department: Deli / Catering

Employment Type: Full -Time / Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Deli Prep Cook (Overnight/3rd shift) is an entry-level to developing culinary production position responsible for preparing ingredients and producing deli, catering, sandwich, salad, and cold-food components according to established recipes, specifications, production schedules, and food-safety standards.

This position is appropriate for someone with basic kitchen or food-preparation experience who is interested in developing professional culinary production skills. The Deli Prep Cook does not need advanced cooking experience but must demonstrate reliability, organization, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to follow standardized recipes and procedures.

The Deli Prep Cook works as part of a production team and is responsible for helping ensure products are prepared safely, consistently, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

● Review assigned production requirements and priorities.

● Complete daily prep according to recipes, specifications, and production schedules.

● Wash, peel, cut, slice, dice, chop, and portion ingredients.

● Prepare vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, herbs, garnishes, and other ingredients.

● Prepare basic dressings, spreads, sauces, fillings, and salad components.

● Prepare sandwiches, composed salads, deli items, catering components, and other assigned products.

● Accurately weigh, measure, and portion ingredients.

● Cook basic products after appropriate training.

● Follow standardized recipes without unauthorized substitutions or changes.

● Maintain established portion sizes and finished-product specifications.

● Properly cool, hold, store, label, date, and rotate prepared foods.

● Maintain an organized workstation throughout production.

● Complete assigned production within expected time requirements.

● Communicate shortages, quality concerns, or production delays promptly.

● Assist other members of the department as production needs require.

● Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and company food-safety procedures.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person