Jr. Prepared Food Specialist (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Starting wage up to: $18/hr. with experience

  Food Lovers Unite!  

Busch’s is HIRING and we want you!Love food, fun, and fabulous people? Join our family-owned Michigan team and cook up a career full of flavor!

What’s in store?

• Flexible schedules
• Employee discounts
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay available

Ready to spice up your job and grow with us? Apply now and let’s create the perfect  pear together! 

Specific Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the production of prepared foods items, including executing menus, hot food programs and producing sauces.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the Busch’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Execute programs and procedures designed to promote deli hot case and hot food bar sales.
• Assist in reducing store shrink by using fresh/distressed perishable items in preparation.
• Rotate and cull product to ensure freshness and reduce shrink.
• Prep for and prepare HMR items and reutilization recipes. Evaluate and fix merchandising of HMR platters throughout shift.
• Identify and produce food production needs as directed by Deli/Bakery Manager.
• Assist with hot food preparation for catering orders.
• Clean and sanitize department including equipment, work/service areas, containers and utensils.
• Follow and record Busch’s utilization standards.
• Maintain time and temperature food safety standards.
• Assist with store food demonstrations as needed.
• Represent our brand at outside company food events.
• Stay current on food trends and new items relevant to department and building sales.
• Contribute to organizational effectiveness by offering information and suggestions.
• Execute with operational integrity by anticipating problems, taking preventative measures, and adapting to changes that improve our operations or guest experience. 
• Consistently follow Busch’s policies and procedures.
• Share our passion for our products by being familiar with our products and services and actively seeking and sharing that information. 
• Work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment where time-sensitive processes may contribute to elevated levels of stress. 

  Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience.
• Food safety certification or willingness to be certified.
• This role typically works between the hours of 6:00 am – 7:00 pm any day Monday through Sunday. Other hours may be required as business dictates.
• Proficient merchandising skills to ensure fresh and appealing displays in ‘ready to eat’ areas.
• Proficient culinary skills to follow recipes, sauté, work with knives, create appealing product and determine product quality.
• Proficient organization and planning skills, especially to manage multiple deadlines and      projects.
• Proficient cleaning abilities to meet sanitation and visual standards.
• Proficient communication skills, including written, verbal and listening skills.
• Proficient computer skills in excel, word and email. Able to learn and use a variety of proprietary applications and technology.