Deli Cook

Workman's Travel Centers • Lowell, AR

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About The Position

The Deli Cook position will work an average of 32-40 hours weekly, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts. The Deli Cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The Deli Cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a food service-related position preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Customer Focused
• Collaboration Skills
• Stress Management/Composure
• Ability to operate industrial equipment, bend, squat, stoop, and carry loads up to 50 lbs
• Requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written instructions and procedures
• Willingness to work in an environment with heat, steam, fire, and noise
• Black non-slip shoes, must say non-slip on shoe
• Socks must be worn
• Clean denim pants
• Clean apron (provided)
• Clean Workman’s t-shirt
• Hairnet or hat must be worn, with hair clean, neat, and secure
• Deodorant must be worn and a high level of personal hygiene maintained

Responsibilities

• Maintains a customer focus while performing all duties
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
• Sets steam table
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item
• Operates equipment, such as, stove, oven, deep fryer, microwave, chef knives, etc.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
• Maintains daily production records
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks while food is in steam table
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other job duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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