ShopRite - Clerk - Lead Prepared Foods Cook (SR of Lincoln Park NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $25.00/hr

ShopRite - Clerk - Lead Prepared Foods Cook (SR of Lincoln Park NJ)

LINCOLN PARK, NJ (ShopRite of Lincoln Park)

Job Title: Clerk - Lead Prepared Foods Cook

Department: Prepared Foods

Supervised by: Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary:

To deliver a great customer experience by providing attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service; to prepare high-quality Prepared Foods products according to recipes, production needs, and Company standards; to support the daily operation of the Prepared Foods kitchen by coordinating production priorities, maintaining product quality, food safety, cleanliness, and presentation standards; and to lead by example in an efficient and safe manner within Company policy. This position is not a supervisory role and does not have Associates reporting to it.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and chemical agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to operate all equipment customarily used by the Food Service Department and other equipment as may be required.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead by example in the Prepared Foods kitchen by demonstrating safe food handling, proper cooking procedures, quality standards, and efficient work habits.
• Coordinate daily kitchen production priorities based on business needs, production plans, product availability, and direction from Store Management, Assistant Store Management, or the Head Chef.
• Support the flow of work in the kitchen by communicating production needs, replenishment priorities, and timing expectations to other Associates as needed.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, portioning, presentation, and code dating throughout the shift and take appropriate action to correct issues or notify management.
• Assist with training and coaching Associates on recipes, preparation methods, food safety practices, equipment use, and department standards, while referring performance or disciplinary matters to management.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Maintain acceptable shelf, case and display conditions by stocking, cleaning, straightening and rotating product.
• Prepare and cook products, including salads, sandwiches, chicken, pizza, pasta, entrees, catering orders, and other Prepared Foods items according to recipes, production needs, and established Company standards.
• Check to ensure that proper temperatures are maintained in the display cases, steam tables, during heating and cooling of product and in all storage areas.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving and storing product to ensure quality protection and product rotation.
• Handle damaged and unsaleable product according to Company policy.
• Maintain signage on all items to alert customers to product choices and ingredients.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Food Service operation.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Operate equipment as required by department, including slicer, scale, can opener, wrapping machine, rotisserie, fryolator, cheese grater/cutter, case cutter, and stove/oven.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate equipment and merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Food Service Department that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights 60 lbs.
• Stand in Food Service Department for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Understand and support Company shrink guidelines, production planning, proper product rotation, and waste reduction as they relate to Prepared Foods operations.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.