Deli Cook North Liberty Cosentinos Price Chopper, 9717 N Ash, Kansas City Mo

Cosentino's Food Stores•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Cook produces and delivers prepared foods that meet standards for freshness, taste, quality, presentation, and timely service. The role assists with deli operations to help the team provide the products and service customers expect. It works with the department manager on daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items and helps ensure deli recipes, menus, promotions, and standards are followed. The position formally reports to the Deli Manager and is non-exempt. The Deli Cook helps oversee kitchen team activities, trains and directs part-time cooks, supports teamwork and positive communication, and maintains food safety, sanitation, quality control, inventory, and product rotation standards. The role also assists customers, promotes department sales, responds to complaints, and operates, cleans, and maintains equipment safely. A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment, and ongoing training and development are required through the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Requirements

Obtain a food handling permit within the first 14 days of employment.
Complete ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.
At least one year of previous cooking experience in a deli, bakery, catering, or banquet operation.
At least six months of experience in a deli or food service production facility.
Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation guidelines.
Basic math and reading skills required for the position.
Ability to reach overhead with both arms up to 74 inches, twist at the waist, and lift objects with both hands weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to push and pull grocery items to their proper locations, with peak force up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods on tile, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend and squat, sometimes to floor level.
Ability to work in colder conditions in grocery coolers and freezers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to climb a ladder, possibly up to 5 feet.

Responsibilities

Work with the department manager to develop daily, weekly, and seasonal menu items.
Practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
Prepare foods in compliance with food safety, health, sanitation, and government regulations, while meeting Cosentino’s quality standards.
Enforce quality control of deli products in cases, hot lines, and other deli areas.
Direct and supervise kitchen team activities in an operationally effective, motivating, and respectful manner.
Promote a positive team atmosphere, cooperation, teamwork, morale, and constructive communication.
Train, direct, and manage part-time cooks.
Communicate required resources to team members and maintain positive customer and peer interactions.
Count and verify merchandise against invoices and inspect deliveries as part of inventory management.
Follow product rotation procedures and monitor product dates.
Answer customer questions about department products accurately and courteously.
Meet or exceed productivity standards.
Promote department sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples.
Resolve customer complaints professionally and involve store management when appropriate.
Know and implement Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
Safely operate, clean, and maintain equipment.
Follow and maintain deli programs, including recipes, menus, promotions, and standards.
Prepare, package, and label products for sale efficiently and accurately.
Keep coolers, freezers, and preparation areas clean and ready for deliveries.
Unload incoming shipments and stock them in designated areas without damaging merchandise.
Complete additional tasks identified by management, assist other stores or departments as needed, and gain new skills when necessary.