Cook

K-VA-T Food Stores•Kingsport, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food and products for the Food Service department in accordance with applicable manual guidelines and company expectations. The role supports courteous, customer-first service and helps maintain a friendly, positive, and fun working environment. Food Service Associates may be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • 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 interact and maintain contact with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
  • Ability to attend onsite work during scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service by greeting and speaking with customers.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a friendly, fun working environment through flexibility and teamwork.
  • Prepare food for the Food Service department according to manual guidelines, when applicable.
  • Prepare and produce quality food and products to 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 maintaining product code dates.
  • 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, weights, and ingredients to satisfy local weights and measures regulations.
  • Attend onsite work during scheduled shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.
  • Be available for cross-training in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid disability insurance
  • Medical plan with wellness benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacations
  • Associate offers
  • Flexible schedules
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