Prepared Food Team Member
Skagit Valley Food Co-op
Prepared Food Team Members are responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food; meeting or exceeding all standards of food safety and minimizing waste.
Wage Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Full time, 32-40 hours a week. Shift start time 7:00am-3:30pm
Open Availability required.
Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create soups, salads, and entrees with consistency, and quality
Prepares food (cut, chop, slice, dice, mix, etc.) as trained in accordance with the deli’s needs
Follows recipes consistently to ensure quality of product
Packages, wraps and labels food accurately as trained
Displays food attractively in case when needed
Assists in maintaining cleanliness of Blue Room including walk-in
Assists in training BOH workers when needed
Adheres to pull dates and pull schedules
Assists in inventory
Actively participates in all food rotation programs
Works cooperatively with other departments of the deli to ensure great service and food
Maintains focus and pace to complete projects in a timely manner
Assists in cleaning work areas and equipment as needed, including sweeping and mopping the Blue Room
Informs manager of any equipment issues/concerns
Ensures compliance with all health and safety standards, including the use of cut gloves when needed
Communicates concerns and ideas to manager
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
One year of commercial kitchen experience highly preferred
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 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
Repetitive tasks such as stirring, chopping, cutting
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: Coolers, walk-ins, ovens/stoves
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.