Deli Cook - Full-Time

Buehler's Fresh Foods•Wooster, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buehler’s Deli Cooks prepare food for our Restaurants, Deli and Catering departments, ensuring that all three departments have the food they need each day. This position works closely with their manager and co-workers to make sure they have the food they need to serve our customers. The company's strategy is to become the Best in Food Service and have the Freshest Foods, which starts with supporting the restaurant, deli and catering to ensure they have what they need to make the customer experience special. Food Service teammates prepare all types of food while following established food production programs and procedures.

Requirements

Attained at least 18 years of age; or if age 16-17 cannot operate any equipment (slicer, buffalo chopper, etc.)
Able to occasionally be required to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50# - 80#
Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures; and can do simple math problems
Able to work within our deli/kitchen environment that includes equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives…so frequently you will be exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise
Enjoy working in a teamwork environment
Commit to supporting the Deli, Catering and Restaurant teams by ensuring that each department has what it needs for the day
Enjoy prepping food and cooking
Manage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy during the work week, weekends, and special holidays (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many others)
Have an eye for food presentation
Read recipes and are able to follow the exact measurements
Work with minimal supervision while being highly productive
Value being dependable, reliable and flexible with your schedule to accommodate customer demand
Accommodate staffing needs by having a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends
Understand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without notice

Nice To Haves

Previous Prep Cook experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and preparing the department’s needs
Set-up, organize, and prepare food using established production procedures and systems
Comply with sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and housekeeping to keep the work area clean
Observe proper food handling techniques
Assist Line Cooks when needed
Assist Deli Department when needed
Store food properly and safely, mark the date and item