What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Caledonia Food Cooperative Inc?
Description:
About Caledonia Food Co-op
Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury.
Essential Job Duties
- Chopping, slicing, and cutting of food items with accuracy and precision
- Prepares and cooks various food items
- Proper labeling, dating and storage of prepared food items
- Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of walk in, freezer, and dry storage area
- Performs cleaning tasks
- Wash dishes as needed/necessary
Additional Duties
- Assist in catering and special projects as assigned
Essential Skills
- Good customer service skills for both internal and external customers
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Ability to multi-task and good organizational skills
- Ability to work under a deadline and extra hours if needed
- Utilize a wide variety of kitchen tools and utensils, including chopping knives
Essential Mental & Physical Requirements
- Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
- Works with guidance from Department Manager
- Performs a variety of tasks as dictated by department demands
- Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting
- Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily
- Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day
Experience and Educational Requirements
- There are no educational requirements
- One year of prep/line cook experience required
- ServSafe certification preferred
Other Qualifications
- Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
- Compliance with all personnel policies