Cosentino's Price Chopper Deli Cook FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS #415 2600 Ensign Hill Drive

Cosentino's Food Stores•Platte City, MO

About The Position

The Cook produces, executes, and delivers prepared foods with attention to freshness, taste, quality, presentation, and timely, efficient service. The position assists with all aspects of the deli to help the team deliver the products and service Cosentino’s customers expect. It directly reports to the Deli Manager and is classified as non-exempt. The Cook works with the department manager to develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items; maintains portion control and quality standards; and ensures food preparation follows applicable safety, health, sanitation, and government requirements. The position also supports deli operations through inventory and product rotation, team supervision and training, customer service, and the safe operation and maintenance of equipment. A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment, and ongoing training and development are required.

Requirements

Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
Complete ongoing training and development listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
At least one year of previous cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation.
At least six months of experience in a deli or food service production facility.
Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines.
Demonstrate basic math and reading skills required for the position.
Ability to reach overhead with both arms up to 74 inches, twist at the waist, and lift objects with both hands weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to push and pull grocery items to the proper locations, with peak force up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods on hard surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend and squat, at times down to floor level.
Ability to work in colder conditions in grocery coolers and freezers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to climb a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet.

Responsibilities

Work with the department manager to develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items.
Follow appropriate portion-control practices in deli production and service.
Prepare foods in accordance with safety, health, sanitation, government regulations, and Cosentino’s quality standards.
Enforce quality control for deli products in cases, hot lines, and other deli areas.
Directly supervise kitchen team activities in an operationally effective, motivating, and respectful manner.
Promote teamwork, cooperation, morale, positive communication, and recognition within the team.
Train, direct, and manage part-time cooks.
Communicate resource needs to team members and use effective verbal and interpersonal skills with customers and peers.
Count and verify merchandise against invoices and inspect deliveries as part of inventory management.
Follow product rotation procedures and monitor product dates.
Answer customer questions about department items accurately and courteously.
Meet or exceed productivity standards.
Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples.
Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve store management when appropriate.
Follow Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment safely and completely.
Follow and maintain deli programs, including recipes, menus, promotions, and standards.
Use the basic math and reading skills required for the position.
Efficiently and accurately prepare, package, and label products for sale.
Keep coolers, freezers, and preparation areas clean and ready for deliveries.
Unload incoming shipments promptly and stock them in designated areas without damaging merchandise.
Complete additional tasks identified by management, assist other stores or departments as needed, and learn new skills when necessary.