Cook - PT

Lowes Foods•Huntersville, NC

1d•$15

About The Position

Is cooking and feeding people your passion? Do you love to prepare mouthwatering dishes? Do you aspire to be a Chef? Let us help you grow your culinary talents! With flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement, it Pays to Go Lowes Foods! Pay start at $15 / hour. BENEFITS FOR NOW & YOUR FUTURE: Paid Time OffDiscount on Private Brand ProductsMedical, Dental, VisionShort & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program100% Company Funded Pension401k Planand More!Full Time positions

Requirements

Previous food preparation experience is helpful but not required.
Friendly, outgoing personality.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to read and understand information and direction.
Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
Processes prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment
Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s specifications
Garnish each dish properly
Adhere to instructions provide by the Head Chef, Lowes Foods manuals, and documentation
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment both during and after service
Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in a high quality and timely fashion
Assumes responsibility for quality, food safety/sanitation and timeliness of products served
Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
Provide guests service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff