Cook - TEMP(90DAYS) - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 6AM TO 9PM

New Seasons Market•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in a high-volume production environment, provides exceptional customer service, and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment. The role works in the Prepared Foods department of a grocery store and may perform other tasks and duties as assigned. The position operates according to business needs, with schedules that may change seasonally or due to staffing needs. The store operates seven days a week, year-round, so shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The temporary role is listed as 90 days, with availability required from 6 AM to 9 PM. The job is performed in a grocery store environment that may include wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, temperature extremes in coolers and freezers, outdoor work in all temperatures depending on location, and exposure to allergens or chemicals. The position has medium-to-heavy physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Previous customer service, food service (such as restaurant or catering), retail, or grocery experience is required.
Food preparation and cooking experience is required.
Solid knife skills are required.
Basic math and computation skills are required.
Must be able to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions and recipes.
Must be able to work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Must demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and presentation.
Must complete and maintain required food and work safety training or certifications.
Must be friendly and customer-service oriented, with an interest in food and cooking.
Must demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally team-lifting 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Food preparation and cooking experience in a high-volume environment is preferred.
Retail or grocery experience is preferred.
Previous large-batch food preparation or production experience is preferred.
Familiarity with culinary terminology, techniques, and industry-standard equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the kitchen for store opening and closing.
Prepare food for all Prepared Foods stations and cases, following company recipes and specifications.
Maintain attention to labeling, dating, storage, expiration dates, and food quality.
Work sauté, grill, pizza oven, and other made-to-order cooking stations.
Stock and maintain Prepared Foods cases and stations.
Process made-to-order customer items accurately and promptly.
Check and follow the daily preparation list, and coordinate production priorities with management.
Assist customers with product selection, packaging, and labeling; share product knowledge and make recommendations based on customer needs.
Complete customer special orders thoroughly and provide follow-through as needed.
Stock, rotate, and face products; handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
Receive and unload merchandise, check its quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and rotation of areas, products, and supplies; contribute to store cleanliness and maintain equipment.
Maintain accurate pricing and signage according to merchandising standards.
Understand and comply with shift, department, location, and company guidelines, policies, and responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of current advertisements, promotions, holidays, and events.
Use culinary terminology, equipment, techniques, weights, and measurements, including accurate conversions for large-scale production.
Notify the department manager or Manager on Duty about customer service, safety, productivity, security, or other issues that may adversely affect the store.
Provide friendly customer service, contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace, respond constructively to feedback, conserve company resources, and follow food and work safety requirements.
Demonstrate reliable and predictable attendance, adapt to changing priorities, and work cooperatively with team members, customers, and vendors.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.