Production Kitchen Cook I

A part-time or full-time position is available. Four 8-hour shifts are available. Must be able to work two days a week for the part-time position. Days and start times are flexible, except that Tuesday must be either 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm. This position focuses on prepping vegetables; good knife skills are important. Experience in Food Service preferred.

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.