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

Good Food Holdings Companies • Lake Oswego, OR

1d • $20 - $26

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in a high-volume production environment, provides exceptional customer service, and contributes to a positive, collaborative team environment. The role is in the Prepared Foods department and reports to the Prepared Foods Manager. This is a temporary 90-day position with availability required between 6 AM and 9 PM.

The Cook prepares food for Prepared Foods stations and cases using company recipes and specifications, supports cook-to-order service, and maintains product quality, labeling, storage, rotation, cleanliness, and accurate signage. The position also assists customers, responds to special orders, receives and checks merchandise, and communicates production priorities and concerns to management.

Work takes place in a grocery store environment. Conditions may include wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, temperature extremes in coolers and freezers, outdoor work in any temperature depending on location, and exposure to allergens or chemicals. The position involves frequent to continuous standing and other movement, frequent hand and wrist use, and occasional stair, step stool, or ladder climbing depending on location. The role is classified as medium/heavy work, including frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds and occasional team lifting of up to 100 pounds. 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; high-volume experience is preferred.
• Solid knife skills are required.
• Basic math and computation skills are required.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions and recipes.
• Friendly, customer-service-oriented approach and an interest in food and cooking.
• High attention to detail, quality, and presentation; self-motivated.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Must complete and maintain required food and work safety training and certifications.
• Reliable and predictable attendance, with a schedule responsive to business needs.
• Ability to meet the stated medium/heavy physical demands, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Retail or grocery experience.
• Previous large-batch food preparation or production experience.
• Familiarity with culinary terminology, techniques, and industry-standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the kitchen for store opening and closing.
• Prepare food for Prepared Foods stations and cases according to company recipes and specifications.
• Follow labeling, dating, storage, expiration-date, and food-quality requirements.
• Work sauté, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
• Stock and maintain Prepared Foods cases and stations.
• Prepare customers’ made-to-order items accurately and promptly.
• Follow the daily prep list and communicate with management about production priorities.
• Assist customers with product selection, packaging, labeling, product knowledge, and recommendations.
• Complete customer special orders and provide follow-through as needed.
• Stock, rotate, and face products, attending to quality and expiration dates.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Receive and unload merchandise; check quality, count, and condition, and report issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and rotation of areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage according to merchandising standards.
• Stay aware of current advertisements, promotions, holidays, and events.
• Use culinary terminology, equipment, techniques, and measurement skills, including conversions for large-scale production.
• Notify the department manager or Manager On Duty about customer service, safety, productivity, security, or other concerns that may adversely affect the store.
• Follow food and workplace safety policies, company rules, department guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Provide friendly customer service, work cooperatively with team members and vendors, and contribute to an inclusive workplace.
• Conserve company resources and work consistently with the company mission, values, and sustainability program.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
• 30% staff shopping discount.
• Eligible full-time, regular-status staff working at least 24 hours per week and employed for 60 days may receive medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
• Eligible full-time, part-time, and temporary staff employed for 60 days and at least 21 years old may participate in the 401(k) program.
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment; accrual depends on hours worked and tenure.
• Possible paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.
• Supplemental leave pay, such as parental or bereavement leave.
• Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals.
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
• Adoption assistance.
• Up to $40 reimbursement for a birthday dinner or New Seasons Market groceries.

What This Job Offers

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