Deli - Prepared Foods Cook

Good Foods Co-op Inc • Lexington, KY

1d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing house-made, high-quality, local, and sustainable foods. The co-op supports the community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

The Prepared Foods Cook prepares fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs, maintains an organized and efficient kitchen, and helps ensure workspaces meet cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards. The role also includes customer service, receiving and organizing products and ingredients, and supporting inventory efforts while minimizing waste. The position is suited to someone who enjoys hands-on cooking with quality ingredients and contributing to a collaborative team.

The role requires previous food service experience, comfort in a fast-paced and physically active kitchen environment, and availability to work evenings and weekends. The starting wage is $15.86 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days; all employees receive a store discount and paid vacation time.

Requirements

• Previous food service experience.
• Enjoy cooking and working hands-on in a kitchen environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Value teamwork and communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to walk, bend, sit, and reach for long periods.
• Able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel.
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
• Able to climb up and down step stools and ladders.
• Able to use feet and hands to operate machinery and equipment.
• Able to work in hot, cold, and wet climates.
• High level of maneuverability.
• Able to communicate by talking and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in natural, organic foods and local products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh menu items according to recipes and production needs.
• Keep the kitchen well-stocked, organized, and efficient.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary workspaces.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide friendly, helpful service and create a welcoming experience for customers.
• Assist with receiving and organizing products and ingredients.
• Support inventory and minimize waste.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance for full-time employees after 90 days.
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year.
• Store discount for all employees.
• Paid vacation time for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed