Cook

K-VA-T Food Stores • Dandridge, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food and products for the Food Service department according to applicable manual guidelines and company expectations. The role supports a friendly, customer-first environment by providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service and working flexibly and collaboratively with the team. Food Service Associates may be cross-trained in multiple areas with varying responsibilities.

The position also involves maintaining food safety, product rotation and code dates, cleanliness, and appropriate packaging and labeling for self-service products. Associates are expected to attend scheduled onsite shifts and follow company time and attendance policies.

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 constant contact and interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend onsite work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

• Food Service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, including greeting and speaking 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 according to applicable manual guidelines.
• 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 proper packaging, correct weights, and ingredients that satisfy local weights and measures regulations.
• Attend onsite work during scheduled shifts and adhere to company time and attendance policies.
• Cross-train in multiple areas and perform varying responsibilities as needed.

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