Deli Hotbar Cook

Festival Foods•Chippewa Falls, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Festival Foods Team as a Deli Hot Bar Cook! Are you passionate about food service and eager to create delicious meal options for our guests? If you have experience in fast food, as a line cook, or in a deli or restaurant setting, or no experience - but a willingness to learn, we’d love to talk with you about the Deli Hot Bar Cook opportunity at Festival Foods. In this role, you'll play a key part in enhancing breakfast, lunch, and dinner experiences for our guests. At Festival Foods, we’re all about making mealtime easier and more enjoyable for our guests. Whether they're grabbing a quick lunch, a side dish, or feeding a crowd, our hot bar has them covered. As a Hot Bar Cook, you'll play a key role in frying and preparing a delicious array of menu items that offer both convenience and variety. From fan favorites like crispy fried chicken, savory fried fish, and creamy mashed potatoes, to cheesy mac & cheese, and crispy potato wedges, your culinary skills will help us deliver the quality and flavor our guests love!

Requirements

Ability to interact tactfully with guests and personnel, with good oral and written communication skills.
Complete understanding of safety requirements and company policies, with proper training in equipment and procedures including slicers, fryers, hot bar, and more.
Knowledge of perishable food and the ability to work at a fast pace, multitasking in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with various kitchen equipment and the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.
Ability to work at a fast pace in changing temperatures (coolers, kitchens, freezers, sales floor).
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Bending, kneeling, standing in place for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fast food, deli, or restaurant environments will be valuable.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional service to all guests, ensuring their needs are met with a helpful attitude.
Receive, prepare, and fulfill guest orders and special requests efficiently, following deli production schedules.
Maintain high-quality conditions at the hot bar, ensuring all items are garnished attractively to entice guests and adhere to proper protocols for item shrinking.
Collect food temperatures and maintain hot food logs to ensure safety and quality standards.
Organize, stock, clean, and label the hot bar efficiently, keeping it well-maintained and ready for guests.
Address and resolve guest concerns by practicing the boomerang principle, ensuring a positive resolution.
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
Other duties as assigned.