Prepared Food Team Member

Prepared Food Team Member

Prepared Food Team Members are responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food; meeting or exceeding all standards of food safety and minimizing waste.

Wage Range: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Full time, 7am-3:30pm, open availability required

Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create soups, salads, and entrees with consistency and quality

Prepares food (cut, chop, slice, dice, mix, etc.) as trained in accordance with the deli's needs

Follows recipes consistently to ensure quality of product

Packages, wraps and labels food accurately as trained

Displays food attractively in case when needed

Assists in maintaining cleanliness of Blue Room including walk-in

Assists in training BOH workers when needed

Adheres to pull dates and pull schedules

Assists in inventory

Actively participates in all food rotation programs

Works cooperatively with other departments of the deli to ensure great service and food

Maintains focus and pace to complete projects in a timely manner

Assists in cleaning work areas and equipment as needed, including sweeping and mopping the Blue Room

Informs manager of any equipment issues/concerns

Ensures compliance with all health and safety standards, including the use of cut gloves when needed

Communicates concerns and ideas to manager

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

One year of commercial kitchen experience highly preferred

Previous prepared foods experience preferred

Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times

Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines

Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential

Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance

Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends

Ability to maintain current food handler card

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating

Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands

Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting

Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

Exposure to temperatures: Coolers, walk-ins, ovens/stoves

BenefitsDepending on Hours Worked

25% Employee Discount

Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Important Disclaimer Notice: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.