Hybrid Prep Cook bei Skagit Valley Food Co-Op

Description

Prep Cooks are responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food; meeting or exceeding all standards of food safety and minimizing waste.

11am-7:30pm Open Availability required 

Wage Range $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Primary Duties

· 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

Requirements

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

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked

· 25% Employee 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.