Cook

K-VA-T Food Stores•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food and products for the Food Service department according to company guidelines, while providing courteous, efficient customer service and supporting a friendly, team-oriented environment. The role includes preparing grill orders, operating a fryer, slicing meats and cheeses, maintaining product rotation and code dates, stocking, and keeping the workstation clean. The Cook also follows the company Food Safety program and assists with ordering supplies and ensuring packaged self-service products meet local weights and measures requirements. Food Service Associates should expect cross-training in multiple areas with varying responsibilities. The position requires on-site attendance during scheduled shifts. Food City describes itself as a privately held, family-owned company focused on serving customers and local communities. It offers flexible schedules to help associates spend time with family and friends.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to meet standard physical, mental, and visual demands.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks.
Ability to maintain constant daily contact and interaction with individuals at various levels.
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

Food Service experience is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service by greeting and speaking with customers.
Maintain a positive attitude and promote a friendly, fun working environment through flexibility and teamwork.
Prepare Food Service department food according to applicable manual guidelines.
Prepare and produce quality food and products that meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
Prepare grill orders and use the fryer according to manual guidelines.
Slice meats and cheeses.
Assist with proper product rotation in coolers and freezers and maintain good code dates on products.
Put up stock.
Follow the company Food Safety program.
Keep the workstation and surrounding area neat and clean, including washing dishes, mopping, and maintaining ventilation.
Assist with ordering products and supplies needed for daily operations.
Help ensure packaged self-service products have proper packaging, correct weights, and ingredients in accordance with local weights and measures regulations.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and comply with company time and attendance policies.
Cross-train in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.