Deli Cook

Deli Cook PositionWorkman's Travel Center in Lowell is looking for a Deli Cook to join our team! The Deli Cook position will work an average of 32-40 hours weekly, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts. The Deli Cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The Deli Cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.Job Duties:Maintains a customer focus while performing all dutiesPrepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systemsDetermines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systemsEnsures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparationSets steam tableComplies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standardsObserves proper food preparation and handling techniquesStores food properly and safely, marking the date and itemOperates equipment, such as, stove, oven, deep fryer, microwave, chef knives, etc.Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisorCorrectly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet ordersPlans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preservedMaintains daily production recordsKeeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparationCompletes food temperature checks while food is in steam tableAttends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvementPerforms other job duties as assignedQualification and Skills:Prior experience in a food service-related position preferredHigh school diploma or GED preferredCustomer FocusedCollaboration SkillsStress Management/ComposureAbility to operate industrial equipment, bend, squat, stoop, and carry loads up to 50 lbsRequires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written instructions and proceduresWillingness to work in an environment with heat, steam, fire, and noiseUniform and Appearance Requirements:Black non-slip shoes, must say non-slip on shoeSocks must be wornClean denim pantsClean apron (provided)Clean Workman's t-shirtHairnet or hat must be worn, with hair clean, neat, and secureDeodorant must be worn and a high level of personal hygiene maintainedAt Workman's Travel Centers, our staff is committed to providing our customers an environment that is clean, friendly, and professional, with a variety of merchandise, quality food, and exceptional service. Our employees enjoy a Work Culture of Teamwork. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees can also take advantage of free employee meals, 20% off in our Grace & Grit section, and our Store Currency, "Russ Bucks". Workman's Travel Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.