Delicatessen Cook

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Delicatessen Cook duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, cooking recipes, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensures absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Follows recipes, reads charts and spreadsheets
• Monitors quality and food taste
• Meets deadlines
• Follows production list
• Productions of hot case foods
• Monitors stock levels of hot case
• Maintains work area and cooler to approved food safety standards.
• Follow all Health Code guidelines
• Promote and support established programs
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Cooking experience
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Integrity
• High energy level
• Ability to multi-task 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnet
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Gloves
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use all standard deli equipment including, but not limited to 
• Knives
• Slicers
• Ovens
• Rotisseries
• Fryers 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds       

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Climb
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds            

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds 

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles 
• Frequently
• Extreme heat

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration 

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• Moderate 

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

       $17 up to $20/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location