Cook

K-VA-T Food Stores • Wytheville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and produces food and products for the Food Service department according to company guidelines and customer expectations. The role supports a courteous, customer-first environment and requires teamwork and flexibility. Food Service Associates may be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Food City describes its mission as “Run the Best Store in Town!” and encourages associates to contribute to their local civic organizations. The company is privately held and family-owned, and states that its associates are its greatest asset. Flexible schedules are offered to help associates spend time with family and friends.

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 have constant contact and interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts.
• Food Service experience is a plus but is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Food Service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service; greet and speak 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 in accordance with the 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 rotating products in coolers and freezers and maintaining 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 proper packaging, weights, and ingredient information to satisfy local weights and measures regulations.
• Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.
• Be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed