Cook (Full Time, Closing 1pm-9:30pm)
About The Position
New Leaf Community Markets, a small cooperative founded in 1985, prioritizes sustainable, locally-produced food and the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering the best local and natural foods while caring for staff, the community, and the environment. They foster an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness, aiming to be a place where staff can thrive and differences are celebrated. As part of the team, employees can expect an inclusive, friendly environment with inspired individuals who are passionate about people, food, and community.
Requirements
- One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
- Positive attitude.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
- Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing.
- Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
- Driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
- Frequently required to sit and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or tools.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop.
- Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Preps, prepares, and cooks all items needed for daily orders.
- Requisition supplies daily.
- Follows all company’s recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
- Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
- Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses.
- Works sauté line, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
- Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out).
- Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods.
- Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products.
- Inspects food and food preparation, including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s stringent standards.
- Some dishwashing is required.
- Provides customer service that is extraordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
- Follows established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
- Treats others with respect.
- Easily adjusts to changes in the workplace.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
- Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
- Paid Parental Leave available
- Lifestyle Scheduling
- Public Transport Benefits
- Paid Community Service Hours
- 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
