Deli Cook
Skagit Valley Food Co-op
The Deli Cook is responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food and services at the best possible price; emphasizing non-harmful products that have a low impact on the environment and supports local suppliers and producers while meeting or exceeding all standards of food safety and minimizing waste.
6:00am-2:30pm (32-40 hours a week)
Wage Range $19.00-$25.00/per hour
Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create soups, salads, and entrees with consistency, quality and appropriate quantity, maintaining integrity of tried-and-true recipes
Understands special dietary needs and which dishes to recommend for which need
Creates or follows daily list of must-have products for the Deli case
Preps ingredients including but not limited to chopping, thawing, deboning, and brining
Ensures compliance with all health and safety standards
Utilizes pulled products from other departments, such as produce, meat, cheese, seafood and grocery in accordance with food safety procedures
Ensures that food is readily available for the front of the house
Follows appropriate time table for warming prepared entrees and soups
Actively participates in all food rotation programs
Ensures proper signage is available for items
Utilizes existing modes of communication, including the log book
Utilizes all closing and opening checklists
Keeps shelves of stored food clean and organized to reduce waste
Keeps work station clean and sanitary, including stovetops, ovens, countertops, storage shelves, and walk-in shelves
Adheres to pull dates and pull schedules
Participates in invoicing as requested
Receives product as needed
Informs Kitchen Manager of equipment needs
Assists in training back of the house workers
Maintains excellent communication with FOH, including immediate response to FOH questions
Readily acknowledges queries from customers by providing FOH with needed information
Facilitates communication between kitchen shifts
Communicates concerns and ideas to manager
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Previous prepared foods experience preferred
Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times
Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines
Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential
Ability to handle transactions accurately and responsibly
Must demonstrate basic math skills
Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance
Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends
Ability to maintain current food handler card
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Essential Physical Requirements
Prolonged standing and walking
Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating
Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands
Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Ability to carry hot dishes from BOH to FOH
Repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
Benefits (depending on hours worked)
25% Employee Discount
Lunch Discount
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.