Cook - PT

Job Title

Is cooking and feeding people your passion? Do you love to prepare mouthwatering dishes? Do you aspire to be a Chef? Let us help you grow your culinary talents! With flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement, it Pays to Go Lowes Foods!

Pay start at $15 / hour.

Benefits for Now & Your Future:

Paid Time Off*Discount on Private Brand ProductsMedical, Dental, Vision*Short & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program100% Company Funded Pension401k Planand More!*Full Time positions

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment
• Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest's specifications
• Garnish each dish properly
• Adhere to instructions provided by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service
• Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion
• Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
• Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience is helpful but not required.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.