Food Service - Cook

Food Service Cook

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.

We're committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We're always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work. You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

The Food Service Cook is responsible to perform duties and responsibilities listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Preps, prepares and cooks all items needed for daily orders. Requisition supplies daily.
• Follows all company's recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
• Peels, cleans and cuts fruits to be served for breakfast of compotes.
• Cleans vegetables, fruits, and berries for salads, relishes, and gelatin desserts.
• Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
• Prepares dressings such as Thousand Island, French, and Roquefort to be served on green salads.
• Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses.
• If applicable, works sauté line, grill, pizza oven and other cook to order stations.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out). Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods. Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products.
• Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and company's stringent standards.
• Some dishwashing is required.

Food Service Cooks are expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Food Service Cook is expected to have a positive "can-do" attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the Food Service Cook is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The Food Service Cook frequently is required to sit and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools. The Food Service Cook is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop. The Food Service Cook must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why You'll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment