Deli Cook

WILLIAMSON STREET GROCERY CO-OP • Middleton, WI

8d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deli Cook, you will work collaboratively with your coworkers to prepare and cook to order a variety of foods sold in the stores Deli department. You'll follow established recipes using quality ingredients. Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in food service or a restaurant environment
• Familiarity with prepared foods
• Ability to follow recipes
• A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Adherence to deadlines
• Flexible schedule, available daytime, evening and weekend hours
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting and reaching
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Regular use of sharp cutting instruments
• Ability to taste and smell
• Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus
• Ability to lift and move 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working as a deli cook
• Previous culinary training or education

Responsibilities

• Work with others in the deli to produce prepared foods and ensure that the food we offer is tasty, fresh, and attractive.
• Work together with your teammates to achieve the day's production list, which may include any of the following: Determine which recipes need to be made each day by consulting the production sheets and current inventory
• Strictly follow the system of documentation necessary to effectively meet HACCP standards
• Utilize efficient cooking techniques and knife skills
• Deliver properly labeled, completed dishes to storage or customers as appropriate
• Work the deli counter, keep deli cases stocked and attractive
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace
• Maintain personal cleanliness including clean clothes, aprons, and person
• Inquire about and integrate short dated items from other departments for use in deli specials
• Understand cost of goods and margins, as it pertains to recipe development
• Buy product as needed
• Communicate signage needs and work with management to promote deli offerings
• Greet and offer assistance to customers
• Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
• Know product locations in order to assist customers in finding what they need throughout the store
• Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Keep the store orderly and clean.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

• Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums
• Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits
• Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee discount at our stores
• Wellness coupons
• Bike-to-work reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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