Cook | Part-Time | Flex Shifts

Cook • Full-Time • Dierbergs Markets
Deli/Seafood Cooks work as a part of the Deli/Seafood team, with an emphasis on cooking. The majority of their shift is spent cooking, but can also fulfill Deli/Seafood Associate duties:
Prepare and cook products in warm kitchen with temperature of oil and ovens up to 500 degrees
Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food, according to S.A.F.E. program standards
Maintain appropriate temperatures and avoid cross-contamination throughout production and storage
Has strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
Demonstrates the ability to work safely and adhere to safety standards
Learning and promoting our astounding variety of deli and seafood products
Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
Working in varied temperature-controlled environment (refrigerator, freezer and hot food preparation)
Provide exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond
Learn and promote our variety of deli and seafood products and use suggestive selling techniques
Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
Operate and clean equipment safely according to training procedures, by reading warnings, and following instruction manuals. i.e., knives, slicers, fryers, rotisseries, smoker, skewers, ovens, frying pans, hot case, microwave oven, rair oven, steamer, chicken warmer and case, hot food warmer, wrappers, cheese grater, and scales
Prepare party tray orders, follow directions from food specification book or order form
Weigh, wrap, and label products using digital and manual scales
Cut meats and cheeses using electric slicers according to training manual and customer requests
Fill serving bowls with ready-made deli salads, and place in deli counter case
Rotate products and check expiration dates

Essentials
At least 18 years of age
Have strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures/guidelines.
Read and locate basic information from food specifications books, follow recipes, charts, invoices, and temperature gauges
Basic computer, math and measurement skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversions, and percentages)
Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule
Adherence to our dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards
A Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only)
May be cross-trained in other departments

Physical Requirements
Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs occasionally
Pushing & Pulling- Up to 20 lbs force occasionally
Occasional - Sit, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, & shovel
Frequent - Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel
Constant - Forward reach, standing, & handling
What's in it for you?
Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational
Embody and BE the following:Be Connected,Be Curious,Be Courageous,Be Caring,Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do,Be YOU!
This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.