Cook- Full-time

Monadnock Food Co-op•Keene, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Stir up something special as a Cook at the Monadnock Food Co-op! We’re looking for a positive and passionate culinarian to create delicious, scratch-made dishes using the finest local and organic ingredients available. In our Co-op kitchen, every meal tells a story of the regional farms and producers who help us bring healthy, amazing food to our community. If you have an upbeat attitude and thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment where you can truly lead farm to table, then we want you on our team! The purpose of this position is to prepare daily hot bar offerings and maintain an abundant, fully stocked Grab & Go deli case.

Requirements

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required.
Serve Safe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods for daily offerings according to the highest priority following specification of recipes
Keep the hot bar and grab & go case full throughout the shift by preparing items as needed
Assure proper signage is made and accurately reflects ingredients
Waste out specific out of date items and record in waste log
Research and develop new recipes to recommend to manager
Assist in cross-training co-workers to assure knowledge and support for department operations
Ensure accurate, up-to-date price, ingredient and date labeling of items
Ensure clean and well stocked hot bar and Grab & Go deli case
Ensure food prep, work area, utensils, equipment and display areas are maintained in sanitary, orderly condition meeting or exceeding health department standards
Follow USDA and NH State Law regarding the use, labeling and handling of allergens
Follow standard Sanitation Operating Procedures schedule including: deep cleaning schedules, good health department scores, pest awareness and control, equipment maintenance, hood and grease trap cleanings
Ensure proper storage and labeling procedures as per health department and organic standards
Participate in inventory counts as directed by management
Maintain department equipment in working order. Notify management of equipment problems or requirements.

Benefits

20% employee discount- including sale items!
Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance
401K – Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors
Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week
Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week
Pet Insurance
Short & Long-term disability- company provided at 35 hours per week
$25,000 Life Insurance policy – company provided at 20 hours per week
Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time!
Employee Assistance Plan
Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers
Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!
Co-op gear
Paid community outreach hours
Fun at work! We Rock!