COOK

Job summary

Responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other items for the Deli.

Summary of essential job functions

·     Immediately greets all customers and ensures customer satisfaction.

·     Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. 

·     Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. 

·     Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. 

·     Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with thermometer. 

·     Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. 

·     Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and prepare for case display. 

·     Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. 

·     Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. 

·     Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.

·     Package and label food for storage.

·     Complete specials projects and other duties as assigned

Standard job functions

Upholds the 7 guiding principles of the company

Support goals and vision of Store Director

Consistently presents a professional personal image and uphold the company’s uniform policy

Maintain safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment

Comply with all regulatory rules and regulations including HACCP, OSHA, Dept. of Labor, Weights and Measures and local food and sanitation laws.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills 
 Ability to multitask and use organizational skills
4 plus years of cooking experience