Lead Production Cook

Lead Production Cook

The Belfast Community Co-op is looking for an experienced Lead Production Cook to be part of our Prepared Foods Leadership Team. The ideal candidate is skilled at implementing and maintaining systems, is solution-oriented, and is an effective communicator and leader. Belfast Community Co-op's mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome.

This is a full-time position (30+ hours weekly), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closing) with a starting wage of $18.00-$19.00 per hour.

The Lead Production Cook is responsible for the smooth function of the Prepared Foods kitchen during assigned shifts, and for opening or closing the department as scheduled. Shift activities include providing support to kitchen workers, ensuring execution of daily production lists, troubleshooting equipment and product quality issues, resolving customer questions and complaints, and performing the tasks of a production cook. Production Leads are an essential part of the kitchen team, providing in-the-moment leadership in alignment with department expectations, and using on-shift experience to make recommendations for improvements in department operations.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the smooth functioning of Prepared Foods kitchen throughout the shift
• Opens and closes department as scheduled
• Performs tasks of a Production Cook as needed throughout the shift
• Trains department workers as directed

General Expectations For All Workers

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal & external customers, both in person & via phone
• Wears any required uniform (nametag, apron, chef coat, etc.) so as to be easily identifiable to customers and able to work safely (hair covering, closed toed shoes, etc.)
• Works efficiently and safely
• Takes initiative and works as a part of a team
• Approaches work with a positive attitude
• Continues to learn and develop knowledge as it relates to the position, co-op, and industry
• Demonstrates regular and dependable attendance
• Follows department procedures

Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits Include:

• Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
• Generous Store Discount
• In-Store Charge Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid/Earned Vacation Time
• Retirement Account with Employer Matching
• Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
• CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
• Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
• Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities

Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including:

• Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
• HSA plans with Matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Minimum:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Effective communication skills; ability to work closely and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Knowledge of basic kitchen safety, and ability to teach others
• Time management skills sufficient to independently establish priorities and complete critical tasks in a timely manner
• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment

Preferred:

• Strong knife skills, including ability to execute specific cuts
• Experience with basic maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Experience leading a team, preferably in a commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated customer service experience
• Training in kitchen sanitation and food safety

Physical Demands and Work Environment (In a Usual Workday)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, and for fine manipulation. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires work in a kitchen environment, including the use of knives, cleaning chemicals such as bleach, and exposure to varied temperatures such as walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, proximity to dish sanitizer, and proximity to commercial oven. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to maintain focus in an environment that has multiple levels of noise, and the need to prioritize demands for attention.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than the "at will" relationship.

The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.