Niemann Harvest Market Restaurant Cook

Harvest Market (Niemann) (Niemann Foods)•Springfield, IL
•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Niemann Harvest Market Farmhouse Cook duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, cooking recipes, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • One to three months related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
  • Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures
  • Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level
  • Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
  • Hairnet
  • Apron
  • Gloves
  • Uniform per store policy
  • Associates may be required to use all standard restaurant equipment including, but not limited to Grills, Slicers, Ovens, Food processors, Knives
  • Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand, Walk, Stoop, Crouch, Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Communicate with associates and customers, Taste and smell, Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Kneel, Climb, Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit, Balance, Overhead lifting, Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
  • Vision: Close, Distance, Ability to adjust focus, Ability to distinguish colors, Peripheral, Depth perception
  • Regularly Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles
  • Frequently Extreme heat
  • Occasionally Wet and/or humid conditions, Chemicals while cleaning, Extreme cold, Risk of electrical shock, Vibration
  • Regularly Moderate noise level

Nice To Haves

  • Passion/purpose
  • Foodie/farmer
  • Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
  • People enthusiast/outgoing
  • Genuine
  • Good communicator/desire to share
  • Trendy/fun
  • Honest
  • Techie
  • Cooking experience
  • Food Safety Knowledge
  • Integrity
  • High energy level
  • Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

  • Delivers superior guest service and ensures absolute customer satisfaction
  • Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
  • Follows recipes
  • Knows seasonality of product
  • Monitors quality and food taste
  • Creates and executes customers order in a timely manner (ticket time)
  • Follows production list
  • Keep work area clean and sanitized
  • Maintains work area and cooler to approved food safety standards.
  • Follows all Health Code guidelines
  • Follows all store and department policies and procedures
  • Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
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