County Market Deli Cook

County Market (Niemann Foods)•Springfield, IL
•$20

About The Position

The County Market Deli Cook provides excellent customer service, prepares food according to recipes, develops product knowledge, and works safely. The role includes producing hot case foods, monitoring their quality, taste, and stock levels, and maintaining the work area and cooler to approved food safety standards. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Food Handlers Certificate training is provided at store level. Pay ranges from minimum wage up to $20 per hour at Illinois locations, depending on industry experience; starting pay is based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility. Benefits eligibility depends on full-time or part-time status. Position requirements may vary by store location, and Niemann Foods Management may add to or change them.

Requirements

  • Customer service skills.
  • Cooking experience.
  • Food safety knowledge.
  • Honesty and integrity.
  • High energy level and ability to multitask.
  • High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, weights, and measures.
  • Food Handlers Certificate; provided at store level.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, communicating, tasting and smelling, and lifting or moving items of varying weights up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Follow recipes and read charts and spreadsheets.
  • Monitor food quality and taste.
  • Meet deadlines and follow the production list.
  • Produce hot case foods and monitor hot case stock levels.
  • Maintain the work area and cooler according to approved food safety standards.
  • Follow store and department policies and procedures, as well as Health Code guidelines.
  • Promote and support established programs.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures and serve as a safety role model.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • DailyPay access to earnings
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