Deli Cook I - FT 40 hrs per wk

BriarPatch Food Co-op • Auburn, WA

19d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to prepare and cook foods to be sold to our customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Previous experience in deli or restaurant as a cook/chef highly preferred.
• Graduate of cooking/culinary program preferred.
• Must have or obtain California Food Handlers certificate prior to or at time of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or electronic form.
• An individual should have knowledge of: Internet software Inventory software Order processing systems Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk
• Sit
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Be regularly exposed to natural oils, chemicals and odors/fragrances, including perfumes, colognes and scented lotions
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service – Utilize knowledge of natural foods and customer service skills to respond to customer’s inquiries and needs
• Merchandise and promote store products and cooperate as a team member
• Keep informed of membership issues and promote membership whenever possible.
• Food Preparation - Cook and prepare salads, soups, and other deli products according to recipes
• Order and purchase products as requested
• Follow production sheets and maintain set par levels
• Follow prescribed opening, closing and stocking procedures.
• Department Maintenance - Participate in inventories and attend staff meetings as required
• Take on other duties as assigned.
• Protect the safety of self, co-worker's, and Briar Patch Co-op patrons at all times.
• Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
• Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to supervisor.
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of self or others.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts at BriarPatch that support a sustainable community through: Minimizing waste by reducing and reusing materials and resources when possible. Proper recycling and composting. Water & energy conservation.
• Value and support a work environment that includes people of different identities from diverse backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED