Deli Hot Foods Cook/Associate - Eden Prairie
About The Position
Kowalski’s deli is a fast-paced, high-customer-service department. The Deli Hot Foods Cook/Associate helps provide inviting, service-minded customer experiences while following state health code standards and company procedures for safety, sanitation, freshness, and quality. The role involves maintaining the hot foods case, pasta bar, burrito bar, wing bar, and rotisserie chickens, and preparing food to keep these areas well stocked for customers throughout the day. Strong time management is important for preparing for lunch and dinner rushes, along with communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. This position is part of the UFCW local union. The role is based at the Eden Prairie Market in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Scheduling is part-time, 18–28 hours per week, with evening availability between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. required. Availability on all two-out-of-three weekend days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—is also required. The listed hourly pay range is $16.00–$23.20, based on experience.
Requirements
- Must be over age 18.
- Must be available to work evenings between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Must be available for 18–28 hours per week.
- Must be available all two-out-of-three weekend days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Previous kitchen, cooking, or restaurant experience is required.
- Must ensure food quality and safety.
- Must be comfortable speaking with customers in an energetic and helpful manner.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Interest in preparing, handling, and cooking food.
- Interest in product knowledge.
- Ability to positively impact customers and coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the hot foods case, pasta bar, burrito bar, wing bar, and rotisserie chickens.
- Prepare, handle, and cook food according to Kowalski’s procedures for safety, sanitation, freshness, and quality.
- Keep deli areas freshly stocked so customers have food options available.
- Prepare for lunch and dinner rushes through effective time management.
- Follow health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
- Communicate respectfully and transparently with coworkers and customers, and contribute to teamwork and problem-solving.
- Serve customers in an energetic and helpful manner.
Benefits
- 20% Kowalski’s discount
- Weekly pay
- Employee recognition
- Annual company picnic
- Holiday parties
- Employee appreciation luncheons
- Scholarship opportunities
- 401(k) plan
- Union-provided guaranteed raises
- Union-provided ancillary benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Additional scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
