Cook

Good Food Holdings Companies • Capitola, CA

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a 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 while caring for staff, the community, and the environment. They foster an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness, aiming to be a place where staff can thrive and differences are celebrated. As part of the team, you can expect an inclusive, friendly environment with inspired individuals who are passionate about people, 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.
• Ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to 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.
• Requisitions 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.
• Performs some dishwashing.
• Provides customer service that is extraordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.
• Follows established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.
• Maintains a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Treats others with respect.
• Easily adjusts 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree