Prep Cook

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 food items with accuracy and precision
• Assists the Cooks and Chefs with food preparation and cooking duties
• Proper labeling, dating and storage of prepared food items
• 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, though prior prep cook experience is a plus.

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