What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Good Foods Co-op?
Description
Prepared Foods Cook
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing high-quality, local, and sustainable products. As a cooperative, we are committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.
We’re looking for a Cook who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the food we prepare and the people we serve.
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What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll help bring our Prepared Foods department to life each day by:
What We’re Looking For
We’re excited to meet someone who:
What It’s Like To Work Here
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. Our team supports one another and takes pride in creating high-quality food for our customers.
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Compensation & Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Prepared Foods Cook
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing high-quality, local, and sustainable products. As a cooperative, we are committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.
We’re looking for a Cook who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the food we prepare and the people we serve.
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What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll help bring our Prepared Foods department to life each day by:
- Preparing fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs
- Keeping the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient
- Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces
- Following food safety and sanitation standards
- Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for customers
- Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients
- Supporting inventory and minimizing waste
What We’re Looking For
We’re excited to meet someone who:
- Has previous food service experience (required)
- Enjoys cooking and working hands-on in a kitchen environment
- Brings a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Values teamwork and communicates clearly and respectfully
- Is comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role
- Has an interest in natural, organic foods and local products
- Is available to work evenings and weekends
What It’s Like To Work Here
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. Our team supports one another and takes pride in creating high-quality food for our customers.
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Compensation & Benefits
- Starting wage: $15.86/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
- Full-time employees eligible for benefits after 90 days, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
- All employees receive:
- Store discount
- Paid vacation time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled, shifts might include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous Grocery Deli or Food Service experience preferred.
- High level of interest in natural and organic foods. High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred.
- Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail. Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person.
- Experience working with the public. Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.
- Fast paced work environment
- Business office with moderate to loud environment including but not limited to: Computers, printers, paging, telephones, human voices, equipment, and machinery
- Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. store equipment, tools, etc.)
- Work in cold/hot climate areas (i.e. outdoors, walk in cooler, freezer)
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noises (i.e. equipment and machinery)
- Crowded work spaces. Equipment sharing required
- Work in high precarious places (i.e. ladders, ladder work)
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
- Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
- Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
- Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
- High level of maneuverability
- Ability to communicate by talking and hearing
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