Production Kitchen Cook I

Part-time or full-time positions are available. Shifts are Tuesday through Saturday, with varying morning start times. Tuesday 10am, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday could be 6am, 7am or 8am, and Saturday is 6am. Must be able to work 2 days a week minimum. This position focuses on prepping vegetables; strong knife skills are important.

Food Service experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.

Purpose: Prepare attractive, high-quality, healthy offerings for the deli via good to go (G2G), prep, and/or rover shifts.

Specific Responsibilities of Co-op Cook I

Food Preparation

• Prep and/or assemble, high-quality food in appropriate amounts in a timely manner using available ingredients, by following recipes.
• Prepare vegetables, grains and protein options for cold bars, pizzas, wraps, entrees, and other applications; marinades, sauces, dressings, and other items as directed, meeting timelines and quantity/quality expectations.
• Accurately weigh, label, and record product information.
• Monitor and record temperatures at regular intervals.
• Use proper storage, product rotation and labeling procedures.
• Document out-of-stock and waste items following department procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of the products the Deli sells.

Department Maintenance

• Maintain work areas in sanitary, orderly condition meeting Health Department standards.
• Promptly advise Prepared Foods Team Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs.

Qualifications

• Experience, in commercial food service and/or baking desired, that demonstrates the aptitude to successfully meet the expectations listed above.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures, desired.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; early morning, daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts required.
• Ability to follow recipes and produce food in large quantities.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.