Kitchen Associate (Cook)

Primary Functions: The Full-Time Cook is responsible for preparing fresh foods and providing excellent customer service during store hours including nights and weekends.

Essential Functions

• Follows all quality standards, safe food handling to ensure compliance with state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations.
• Prepares food and follows recipes for quality control.
• Uses proper knife skills to prep ingredients to ensure a consistent outcome.
• Maintains clean displays in proper order and assists with restocking.
• Takes orders and provides exemplary customer service.
• Removes food from buffet and properly stores food following safety guidelines.
• Ensures cleanliness of kitchen and serving area, adhering to washing of kitchen utensils and equipment according to sanitary methods.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Competencies

The Full-Time Cook must be self-motivated, flexible, conscientious, organized, and have a good attention to detail. Also, must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and interface well with management, co-workers, and the public. The Kitchen Associate must be friendly and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

18 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or experience preferred

1+ years’ experience in Kitchen prep

Microsoft Office proficient

Physical Requirements

Ability to be work in varied temperature environment due to working with ovens and freezers.

Ability to be in a stationary position and/or move about for various intervals

Ability to utilize the phone (requiring auditory and verbal senses)

Ability to utilize computer and packaging equipment for various intervals (requiring finger dexterity/visual acuity)

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Regular and predictable attendance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends and holidays, as needed?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Prepared Foods: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person