Deli Cook
About The Position
World Foods is seeking a Deli Cook to prepare dishes from its Mediterranean-inspired menu, maintain a clean and well-stocked deli, and provide warm, welcoming customer service. The role contributes to food quality and hospitality in a family-owned specialty market offering Mediterranean deli foods and international and local grocery selections. The Deli Cook prepares food for deli case, grab-and-go, and made-to-order departments; handles and stores food safely; maintains deli displays and records; assists with catering; supports kitchen operations; monitors inventory; and opens and closes the deli case. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of deli-cook or similar experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience as a deli cook or in a similar role.
- Experience preparing deli items such as sandwiches, salads, and soups.
- Experience operating standard kitchen equipment, such as slicers, ovens, and grills.
- Experience following recipes and maintaining food safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and to write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and sit or stand for up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to lift, carry, hold, and deliver items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment such as mixers, knives, and ovens regularly.
- Ability to sustain concentration in a busy environment, use fine motor skills and full range of motion, and use direct, peripheral, near, and far vision.
- Ability to recognize, interpret, and respond to a variety of sounds.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changes, be dependable and proactive, effectively multitask, think critically, and work with diverse groups.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food for the deli case, grab-and-go, and made-to-order departments using standard recipes and procedures.
- Store, handle, and rotate ingredients and prepared food in accordance with food safety and quality guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing deli display, including proper labeling and pricing.
- Assist with catering orders, including preparation, packaging, and fulfillment as needed.
- Support kitchen operations by backing up team members and completing production, shrink, and cleaning logs.
- Follow sanitation and safety protocols, including using proper equipment when handling ready-to-eat foods.
- Monitor inventory and help determine food and supply needs based on customer demand.
- Open and close the deli case according to store policies and procedures.
- Provide warm customer service and help foster customer loyalty.
Benefits
- Option to enroll in affordable health insurance.
- Option to enroll in affordable dental insurance.
- Option to enroll in affordable vision insurance.
- Option to enroll in short-term disability insurance.
- 50% discount at the deli.
- 20% discount on other items at World Foods locations.
- Optional 401(k).
- Flexible paid time off that increases with tenure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
