Production Cook - Plum Market

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve. From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Description:   

The Hot Production Cook is responsible for the daily execution of service, production tasks and maintenance of all department revenue areas. They must use solid cooking fundamentals and techniques and adhere to all sanitation guidelines. As a Hot Production Cook, you are responsible for providing exceptional Guest Service. 

Who you are:

You are a passionate cook and wish to continuously learn and grow your capabilities.

You model and provide exceptional Guest Service.

You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.

You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.

You inspire people to want to be their best selves.

You have a love for all natural, organic and specialty products.

You have an eye for detail and enjoy merchandising.  

What you will bring:

Passion for Guest Service.

Self-motivation.

Detail oriented nature.

Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum 2 years cooking experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.  

What you will do: 

Execute daily production for both cold and hot programs as assigned by the Production Lead or Team Leader, including: packaged sandwiches, pizzas, and salads; composed salads and dips; Buddha bowls, bentos, and parfaits; packaged soups and prepared meal kits; hot soups; rotisserie chickens; pizza and flatbread prep; pot pies and entrées; roasted vegetables and staple sides; packaged hot meals and large-batch recipes.

Open, stock, and maintain all production lines (cold cases and hot bars), ensuring food is fresh, properly rotated, labeled, and fully stocked with visually appealing displays.

Follow all recipes and portion guidelines to deliver consistent quality and support cost control.

Maintain strict adherence to safe food handling, sanitation, labeling, and rotation protocols at all times.

Assist with cleaning, restocking, and maintaining equipment, coolers, prep areas, and storage spaces.

Provide courteous, professional Guest Service and support other areas of the Prepared Foods Department as needed.

Communicate clearly and professionally with Guests, Team Members, leadership, and support departments.

Uphold all Plum Market policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.