Cook

K-VA-T Food Stores•Johnson City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food and products for the Food Service department according to company guidelines, helping deliver a positive customer experience and meet company quality expectations. The role includes preparing grill orders, using a fryer, slicing meats and cheeses, maintaining product rotation and code dates, stocking, following food-safety procedures, and keeping the workstation and surrounding area clean. The Cook may also help order products and supplies and ensure packaged self-service products have correct packaging, weights, and ingredient information. 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, and offers flexible schedules.

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 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 not required.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service; greet and speak with customers.
Maintain a positive, friendly, and fun working environment through flexibility and teamwork.
Prepare Food Service department food according to manual guidelines, when applicable.
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 suitable packaging and correct weights and ingredients in compliance with local weights-and-measures regulations.
Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.
Cross-train in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.