Deli Cook - Part-Time

Buehler's Fresh Foods • Wadsworth, OH

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About The Position

Buehler’s Deli Cooks prepare food for the Restaurants, Deli and Catering departments, ensuring each department has the food it needs each day. The role works closely with managers and co-workers to support food service and create a special customer experience. Cooks prepare a variety of foods while following established food production programs and procedures.

The work takes place in a deli or kitchen environment, with frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire and noise. The position involves working with kitchen equipment and may require standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling. The role requires flexibility to accommodate customer demand and staffing needs, including weekend work and busy periods such as holidays.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or, if age 16–17, do not operate equipment such as a slicer or buffalo chopper.
• Be able to occasionally stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50–80 pounds.
• Have manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Be able to do simple math problems.
• Be able to work in a deli or kitchen environment with frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire and noise.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Support the Deli, Catering and Restaurant teams by ensuring they have what they need for the day.
• Enjoy preparing food and cooking.
• Manage stress and maintain composure during busy work periods, weekends and holidays.
• Have an eye for food presentation, be able to read recipes and follow exact measurements, and work productively with minimal supervision.
• Be dependable, reliable and flexible with schedule to accommodate customer demand and staffing needs, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Prep Cook experience; new teammates are also welcome and training is offered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare the department’s food needs.
• Set up, organize and prepare food using established production procedures and systems.
• Follow sanitation, health, personal hygiene and housekeeping standards to keep the work area clean.
• Use proper food-handling techniques.
• Assist Line Cooks when needed.
• Assist the Deli Department when needed.
• Store food safely and properly, marking the date and item.

What This Job Offers

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