Cook - PT

Lowes Foods•Huntersville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for individuals passionate about cooking and feeding people, who love to prepare mouthwatering dishes and aspire to be a Chef. Lowes Foods offers opportunities to grow culinary talents with flexible hours, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Friendly, outgoing personality.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to read and understand information and direction.
Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Previous food preparation experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment
Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications
Garnish each dish properly
Adhere to instructions provide by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service
Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion
Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
Provide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff