Associate - Kitchen Prep Cook

Kitchen Prep CookDo you enjoy working with food and take pride in preparing items that looks just as good as they taste?At Joseph’s Classic Market, our Kitchen Prep Cooks play a vital role in creating the gourmet foods our customers love. This position supports both food preparation and case presentation, helping ensure our display cases reflect the quality, freshness, and attention to detail that have made us the best gourmet grocer in town.Growth & Learning at Joseph’sWe believe in developing our team from within. As a Kitchen Prep Cook, you’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and safety standards, while developing valuable culinary and organizational skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Kitchen, Prepared Foods, or other departments. Many of our leaders started in entry-level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.Routine Tasks:Prepare and execute Joseph’s recipes for proteins, vegetables, starches, and other menu itemsMaintain Joseph’s standards for product freshness and sanitationEnsure all items are plated, packaged, and presented according to Joseph's quality and appearance standardsReplenish, rotate, and maintain products and display casesOperate knives, ovens, stoves, grills, scales, wrapping machines, and other Kitchen equipmentAssist with other tasks as assignedQualifications:Must be at least 18 years of ageFood preparation or kitchen experience preferredFood safety knowledge or ServSafe certification a plusAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsBasic math and reading skillsStrong attention to detail and visual presentationTeam-oriented with a positive attitudeA passion for serving peoplePhysical & Work EnvironmentA Kitchen Prep Cook works primarily in the Kitchen department. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving products weighing up to 80 pounds, and working in both preparation rooms and refrigerated coolers. You will be exposed to varying temperatures and work environments throughout the day. Frequent interaction with fellow team members is an essential part of the role.Benefits Include:Positive Work EnvironmentCompetitive PayHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) PlanPaid Time Off & Personal Days20% Employee DiscountWe’d love to tell you more.If you have questions about the role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Kitchen department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.