Full Time Cook

CookStew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew's earned its nickname, the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18.15 to $22.38 depending on qualifications and experienceMust be at least 18 years and olderPosition Description:Cooks prepare the highest quality food items for retail by following established recipes, standards and procedures.Your day-to-day:Inventory cases and prepare production listFollow recipes to prepare and reheat food itemsRotate products on displayAdhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulationsAssist in other duties, as assignedQualifications:18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experienceCurrent Culinary Arts student or graduate, preferredKnowledge on food preparationSafely use/operate knives, ovens, scales, wrapping machine, steamers, mixers, and all other equipment required in the day to day operation of the kitchenExcellent customer serviceGood oral communication skillsWhat you bring to the team:Great work ethicPassionate about foodProblem solverSelf-motivatorReliableFlexibleHonestWorking Conditions:This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional pulling, pushing, squatting, reaching, and lifting with a maximum of 40lbsThis position requires occasional exposure to cramped or confined spaces, extreme heat (non-weather related), and noiseSatisfy:Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.Teamwork:Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.Excellence:Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.Wow:Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!Why you'll love working here!Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?Pay Day: We're thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It's your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do businessApply today and start as soon as 1 week!Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.