Cook

POSITION SUMMARY:  To help Wheatsville in its mission to be the Friendliest Store in Town through excellent internal and external customer service.  Prepare attractive dishes for a natural foods deli; keeping all cases and products stocked.

ALL STAFF EXPECTATIONS:  See first page of binder

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepare consistent and high-quality food items according to standards and recipes

·         Maintain a high level of production in order to keep deli cases stocked and abundant

·         Maintain a clean and orderly workspace throughout shift

·         Use proper storage, cooling and labeling procedures

• Ensure that unsellable items are properly reported and disposed of
• Taste and evaluate product for quality and consistency

·         Maintain kitchen and food storage areas in sanitary, orderly condition meeting Health Department standards

·         Comply with Health Department regulations including head covering, proper dress, drinks and hand washing

• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of customer facing areas when needed
• Participate in quarterly inventory
• Other tasks as assigned by management

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to follow recipes
• Ability to work with others in close quarters effectively
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly, helpful personality
• Good communication, receptive to feedback
• Ability to handle & prioritize multiple demands with organization and attention to detail
• Food Handler’s Certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Required frequently: standing for long periods of time, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs. and environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezers etc.)            

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility’s that are required of the employee for this job