Kitchen Associate

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer for an accommodation or alternative application process. Part Time Manual Labor – Cubby's – Percival, IA, US Job Description Our kitchen associates are responsible for all deli operations in our stores. They create the delicious, traditional comfort food and pizza that customers know and love. A career as a Kitchen Associate is challenging, rewarding, and gives you the chance to be your best. You'll prepare made‑from‑scratch recipes with a variety of tastes and flavors. Position Reporting Structure Position reports to Kitchen Manager. This role requires a busy, team‑oriented individual. Typical responsibilities include: Smile and greet customers. Provide a fast and friendly customer experience at every visit. Complete prep work as assigned; prepare menu items according to Cubby's recipes. Follow approved cooking procedures and present quality food to company standards. Practice sanitary and safe food handling procedures. Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after the scheduled shift. Follow company uniform and dress code requirements, including non‑slip shoes and hair restraint. Ability to multi‑task, perform repeated bending, standing, reaching, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Work in hot grease, wet floors, and temperature extremes. Cubby's is an equal opportunity employer. Safety and Sanitation Verify the completion of time/temperature logs to ensure proper cooking and holding temperatures for prepared food items. Check and document temperature on all refrigeration equipment each shift. Practice and maintain safe food handling procedures at all times. Wear non‑slip shoes for every shift and hold employees accountable to doing the same. Ensure employees wear clean uniform and hair restraint at all times. Hold employees accountable to cleanliness standards; delegate and monitor daily and weekly cleaning tasks. Use lids and straws on all cups when drinking beverages in the food preparation areas. Maintain clear aisles and walkways in compliance with ADA Title III. Customer Service Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, creating a friendly atmosphere. Frequent hand washing and wearing clean disposable gloves on both hands when handling ready‑to‑eat foods. Ensure availability and quality of hot bar items and prepared foods. Maintain company standards for food production, shelf life, recipes, product quality, and presentation. Communication Speak honestly and act with integrity at all times. Effectively communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees. Earn the trust of others through open, honest communication and good follow through. Education, Experience and Qualifications Current SERV Safe certification required. MUST be 18 years of age or older to work with kitchen equipment. Capable of using knives, slicers, and other food preparation equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to provide excellence in service, perform basic mathematical calculations, read and write, and understand and follow instructions. Detail‑oriented and accurate. Good interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Ability to multi‑task effectively in a busy environment. Responsible, dependable, and adaptable to change. Reference checks will be conducted on all candidates. Successful candidates must pass a standard background check. DISCLAIMER – THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED. ALL PERSONNEL MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES OUTSIDE OF THEIR NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES FROM TIME TO TIME, AS NEEDED. #J-18808-Ljbffr