COOK I - Full Time

Jimbo's•Carlsbad, CA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook I prepares quality food for Jimbo’s customers in a clean environment, ensuring products meet store standards and guidelines. The role also supports Deli Counter staff in serving customers according to the Customer Service Standards. The cook follows recipes, meets kitchen production requirements, maintains safe food-handling and sanitation practices, and coordinates with the Kitchen Manager or Shift Leader on daily kitchen needs.

Requirements

Know and adhere to Health Department regulations.
Complete a Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
Understand the importance of handling products that contain allergens.
Previous food service experience.
Friendly, outgoing personality.
Intermediate cutlery skills.
Ability to read and understand recipes, including extending recipes.
Ability to perform basic math for recipe measurements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout an assigned shift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb and balance on a step stool or ladder.
Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.

Responsibilities

Follow Deli recipes to produce consistent, high-quality food items.
Work efficiently to meet kitchen production requirements while maintaining safe work practices.
Handle food properly to prevent cross-contamination, cool hot foods appropriately, rotate products, and ensure items stored in the walk-in are covered, labeled, and dated.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-stocked work area that complies with Health Department regulations.
Assist the Kitchen Manager or Shift Leader with coordinating the daily menu, following the production list, and recording shrink.
Communicate with the Kitchen Manager about food products that need to be ordered before they run out.
Maintain open communication and cooperation with Deli Counter staff and proactively assist customers when required under the Customer Service Standards.
Attend scheduled Department and store meetings.
Assist team members in achieving Department and store goals.
Follow Deli Department and store policies, including the Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance in compliance with the Dress Code policy.