Cook

BRATTLEBORO FOOD COOP•Brattleboro, VT

54m•Onsite

About The Position

The Brattleboro Food Co-op is a community-owned organization with 50 years of history, committed to improving the quality of life for its community. They give back to organizations with shared values, continually innovate, and invest in the future. The company offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, with about half of its managers promoted from within. The Cook position, within the Kitchen Department, reports to the Kitchen Supervisor/Food Services Manager. The purpose of this role is to prepare excellent quality food according to deli stock recipes in a timely, efficient manner, accurately follow production lists, actively communicate with deli staff and coordinator regarding production, assist in achieving departmental goals, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible
Good communication skills
Quick, proficient cooking skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Reliable attendance
Food safety certified
Professional Cook experience 3-5 years practical application. Line work.
Able to work well in a team to achieve departmental goals
Interested in cooking and natural foods
English proficiency

Responsibilities

Prepare excellent quality food according to deli stock recipes in a timely, efficient manner
Accurately follow production lists
Actively communicate with deli staff and coordinator in regards to production
Assist in the achievement of departmental goals
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Maintain excellent customer service protocols
Preparation of all deli foods quickly and efficiently
Ensure high quality of products
Ensure the kitchen is clean and equipment is well maintained
Maintain equipment
Follow safety policies and guidelines
Follow safe food handling guidelines and regulations
Become proficient in all sub departments of the deli
Cross train on counter, fill in as assigned
Participate in departmental and storewide meetings and trainings
Participate in quarterly inventories
Assist Member workers
Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions
Exemplify honesty, integrity and ethics
Monitor shrink
Utilize logbook, transfer log, shrink log
Ware washing duties as needed
Put away orders - follow receiving protocols IE: FIFO etc.
Accurately follow recipes and proper measurements
Maintain appropriate par levels of product
Perform other tasks as assigned by Kitchen Manager/ Supervisor
Train staff
Plan and participate in cleaning projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned