Cook (FT, see hours)

Good Food Holdings Companies • Aptos, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a small cooperative founded in 1985, prioritizes sustainable, locally-produced food and the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and caring for people, the environment, and social justice. They foster an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness, celebrating differences and creating an inclusive, friendly environment. As a member of the team, you can expect to work with inspired individuals who love people, great food, and community.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Open Availability.
• Saturday Morning & Sunday Night Mandatory.
• Ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• Positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• Warm, outgoing, authentically amazing.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

Responsibilities

• Preps, prepares, and cooks all items needed for daily orders.
• Requisition supplies daily.
• Follows all company’s recipes, and portion sizes when preparing foods following exact specifications.
• Mixes ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, and potato salad.
• Prepares cold sandwiches and cheeses.
• Works sauté line, grill, pizza oven, and other cook-to-order stations.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system (First in, First out).
• Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods.
• Utilizes leftover foods before opening new products.
• Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s stringent standards.
• Some dishwashing is required.
• Provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
• Follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
• Have a positive “can-do” attitude; treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree